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There were many reasons to blame for the Tar Heels’ “failure” of a season last year. Being sent home in the first round of the NCAA Tournament as a blue-blood school is far beyond expectations, and many factors contributed to the early exit.
The Tar Heels weren’t exactly consistent last season, and for many stretches they struggled to get things trending in the right direction. Of course, it doesn’t help when your star player goes down with an injury that ultimately sidelines him for the remainder of the season, but there’s more than that to blame for the struggles last season.
Mar 19, 2026; Greenville, SC, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels center Henri Veesaar (13) reacts after losing to the VCU Rams in overtime of a first round game of the men’s 2026 NCAA Tournament at Bon Secours Wellness Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images | Bob Donnan-Imagn Images
When looking at the numbers, there are a few stats that stand out as culprits for the disappointing season, and give Michael Malone a good blueprint on what needs to be improved heading into his first year as head coach.
North Carolina Tar Heels guard Seth Trimble (7) drives to the basket Thursday, March 19, 2026, during the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament first round game against the VCU Rams at Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, South Carolina. | Alex Martin/Greenville News / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images
Free Throws
Free throws were anything but free for North Carolina last season. Shooting at just over 68% on the season, the Tar Heels will have to capitalize from the line next season if they want any shot at making it a successful season.
VCU Rams forward Barry Evans (5) defends the shot of North Carolina Tar Heels center Henri Veesaar (13) Thursday, March 19, 2026, during the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament first round game at Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, South Carolina. | Alex Martin/Greenville News / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images
Looking at the teams that were successful on the line, it…
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