Armando Bacot Leaving North Carolina For The NBA?
Armando Bacot has played two seasons on the hardwood for North Carolina so far.
In his inaugural season as a freshman in 2019-2020 Armando Bacot averaged 9.6 points and 8.2 rebounds in 32 games (all starts) • Had the most rebounds by a Tar Heel freshman since Antawn Jamison in 1995-96 • Had 11 double-doubles, second most by a Tar Heel freshman and the most since Jamison’s 13 • Led the team in blocks (36), was second in FG percentage (.469) and rebounding and fourth in scoring • Scored in double figures 16 times with a high of 23 vs. Oregon • Scored 20 or more three times (23 vs. Oregon, 22 vs. Elon and 21 vs. Clemson) • Grabbed 10 or more rebounds 14 times with highs of 16 at home vs. Virginia and 15 vs. Alabama • Made at least 50 percent of his FG attempts in 16 games • Became the third freshman in Carolina history to have three straight double-doubles in points and rebounds, joining Mike O’Koren in 1976-77 and Jamison in 1995-96 (Bacot accomplished that two different times) • Averaged 2.7 offensive rebounds (had 14 in the last three games and grabbed four or more 11 times) • Missed his only game of the season vs. Wake Forest on March 3 after spraining his right ankle at Syracuse on Feb. 29 • Started 32 games, but played less than 10 minutes in three different games due to injuries – played three minutes at UNCW (blow to the head), seven minutes vs. Ohio State (left ankle sprain) and nine minutes at Syracuse (right ankle sprain).
As a sophomore Armando Bacot averaged 12.3 points , 7.8 rebounds , 0.8 assists and shot 62.8 percent.
“according to Armando Bacot Stats, News, Bio | ESPN
Could his sophomore season have been his last season of playing on the hardwood for North Carolina?
Right now I don’t know the answer to that question!
What I do know is that Armando is testing the NBA Draft process.
The forward had this to say about his decision!
I am grateful to say that with prayer, discussion with Coach Williams, Coach Davis and other coaches and my family, I will test the NBA Draft process," Bacot said in a statement. "I am excited for the opportunity to learn, workout and receive valuable feedback on my game that will allow me to make a solid decision on whether to remain in the draft or return to the University of North Carolina for my junior year. I am ready to get to work and have put all things in God's hands."
“according to an article on 247sports.com by Greg Barnes”