Michael Malone on UNC’s exhibition win over Charlotte

The North Carolina Tar Heels wrapped up their exhibition schedule with a tough, comeback win over Charlotte on Tuesday night. After falling behind to the 49ers by double digits in the first half, North Carolina had to rally.

Add in a mistake by the 49ers, calling a timeout without having one, and the Tar Heels were able to force overtime, where they eventually won the game. But it wasn’t easy and had some fans feeling a little worried about the season to come.

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For North Carolina, they will open up the season on Monday night hosting Western Carolina. That’s when the real games begin. But before we turn the page and get ready for that, Michael Malone met the media after the game to discuss it.

All quotes via Inside Carolina.

Dynamic of Terrence Brown and Neo Avdalas on the court at the same time?

“You can’t lock in on just one of them. When you have multiple ball handlers, you become that much harder to guard. And obviously, for Neo, 16 points, nine rebounds, five assists. He can see over the defense. They were very aggressive in their pick and roll defense. Terrence has the ability to attack the big, press his feet, turn the corner, put pressure on the defense. Obviously, did a good job of generating free throw attempts for 27. We just didn’t make as many as we need to. But everybody gets so caught up into who’s the point guard. You look in the NBA, there’s multiple ball handlers out there, and the more that you have that can play that way, is only going to help your offense. I thought Terrence was terrific tonight. By far, his best game in the preseason.”

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On any Cameron Fens update?

“No update other than he’s still unfortunately ineligible at this time, and we are allowing this this process to play out. I would hope that the NCAA, at some point in time, tries to clean this up because Cameron Fens deserves to play. Cameron Fens deserves to be out there, and so all we’re doing right now is supporting him wholeheartedly, both he and his family. It’s not…

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