The NCAA tournament is about basketball but also so much more: the parents, fans, bands, cheerleaders, etc. The Sweet 16/Elite 8 are taking place in 4 cities around the country and we could not be more excited to be there in person! HoopsHD is covering all the angles so you can look forward to an abundance of access in the days ahead. Jon Teitel continues our coverage from Los Angeles with a North Carolina locker room interview.
SR F Armando Bacot
In the 2022 NCAA title game you had 15 PTS/15 REB in a 3-PT loss to Kansas: what is the biggest factor in winning or losing a championship? It is about your attention to detail and who makes the least amount of mistakes.
Your sister Azhane plays college basketball: who is the best athlete in the family? My little brother King, who is the #1 7th grader in the country and already stands 6’2”.
Last year you had 20 PTS/10 REB in a 2-PT 4-OT loss to Alabama: what do you remember about that exhausting experience? They should have just let the big men sit that 1 out. There were a LOT of ball-screens that day and our guards (Caleb Love/RJ Davis) combined to take SIXTY shots!
Last week you had double-digit wins over Wagner/Michigan State: what was working so well for your team during the 1st/2nd rounds? It was the most disciplined basketball that we have played all year.
How do you feel about taking over the Lakers’ locker room this week? I am a huge LeBron guy so I still cannot believe that his locker is RIGHT THERE!
What do you know about Alabama? They have the best offense in the country but we have 1 of the best defenses so something has gotta give.
Check back for a lot more access all week long!