Top defender Leaky Black is returning to North Carolina for his final season, multiple outlets reported Friday. He will be using the extra year of eligibility afforded to players because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
On Wednesday, North Carolina center Armando Bacot announced he’d be returning to the Tarheels for the 2022-23 season as they attempt to win the NCAA title this season. He was selected to the Atlantic Coast Conference’s All-Defensive Team.
Black, a 6-8 forward, started 38 games for North Carolina this season, averaging 4.9 points, 4.3 rebounds and 2.7 assists over 29.7 minutes per game. He shot 86.8 percent from the free-throw line.
