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Neo Avdalas Defense Upgrade | Tar Heel Basketball News
North Carolina’s new recruits can score, but the real test is defense—and Neo Avdalas might be the answer. While Terrence Brown and Cameron Fens bring offensive firepower, filling Seth Trimble’s defensive void is tough. Advanced metrics reveal Avdalas as the standout: ranked 68th nationally in Defensive RAPM, a stat that measures true defensive impact, even with heavy minutes at Virginia Tech. His numbers rival All-Defense performers, despite lower steal rates. Meanwhile, Trimble’s legacy was built on hustle, but his own RAPM was below average—making Avdalas not just a replacement, but a…
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