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Zeller is beginning to operate more efficiently
Roy Williams seemed especially sensitive about the possibility of showing up a fellow alumnus, and a show-off pass by Kendall Marshall (who racked up another 13 assists) resulted in an immediate benching. Williams also went to his reserves earlier in the game than he typically prefers.
Suppressing minutes becomes a priority when three games occur so tightly packed, and no Tar Heel played 30 minutes versus ASU. Carolina will host Nicholls State on Monday and annual foe Texas on Wednesday, the final quality non-conference opponent until the NCAA Tournament in March.
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