2024-25 UNC Basketball Roster Preview Series: James Brown | Expected role in 2024-25?

It’s July and that means it’s finally time for Locked On Tar Heels’ annual UNC Men’s Basketball summer roster preview series, where we look at one Tar Heel every week until they’re all finished. We’ll eventually get to stalwart RJ Davis, and we’ll hit the transfers Cade Tyson and Ven-Allen Lubin. But first we start with the incoming freshmen. Right out of the gate is big man James Brown. What will be Brown’s role in year one? What will he hang his hat on that will allow him to contribute in his freshman season? What are his current strengths? What does he still need to work on?
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[@orrinrobbins2644]

Sean May. What a great asset he is to UNC basketball. I remember what a great payer he was (& his dad Scott). However, I'm not sure today's high school & transfer recruits appreciate what he can offer in regards to their potential development. I think UNC needs to do a better job of PR & selling this. Get May's name, face & story out there. Might help landing some big man targets.

[@kevinbutler3699]

Listen, UNC is does not have the luxury in sitting anyone. UNC never sat Desmond Hubert and he was useful at some moments, Joel James was instrumental throughout his career and even started a few games. Again, you coach each of those bigs and play them as needed. Get them in that weight room and get stronger. Big May work with them all. You can't possibly coach them by sitting because you have to go back and ask yourself why did you recruit them in the first place?

[@treypendergrass3294]

You are spot on. We don't have that luxury. Especially this year.

[@treypendergrass3294]

This team is going to be a really good. Must see T.V

[@amiga4everandever]

I don’t think we are in a position to sit a 6’9 player, coach him up, he can learn on the fly - I think we have 5 guys 6’8 and up to cover 2 positions, probably nobody over 235, he not sitting behind Bacot, he can shoot the 3, rebound, good free throw shooter, block shots, I know his best days are ahead, but we my not have the luxury of waiting

[@WillA828]

Love these! Looking forward to seeing all of the guys being broke down and learning more about our guys

[@ronodell2935]

Brown has a high ceiling. But may not be on the floor a lot until 2025. We shall see.

[@erichood611]

Can’t remember when we’ve ever recruited a 3-star and he got playing time after 2 years. I like the kid, tho. Hope you’re right.

[@torrellarnette4735]

Roy never sat his big guys you have got to let them big guys if only it's just to rebound!

[@Majesticon]

i got the feeling we are going to have to endure 4 years of james brown puns. please, please, please don't

[@coachprescott72]

What's up with Pac's cam?

[@coachpackilby]

Couldn’t figure out how to get it off black & white. Weird deal 😂 it’s all fixed up now though!

[@erichood611]

Needs to get stronger. He plays like he's too nice

[@darylmcpherson4387]

Sure he’ll grow out of that especially if he puts some good weight on

[@ashleyburnett3376]

We have decided to call him Pappa

[@kelvingainey3474]

If his rebounding should transition over from high school to college, why shouldn’t his scoring do the same thing?🤦🏽‍♂️🤦🏽‍♂️🤦🏽‍♂️

[@natehenderson3828]

It’s slightly easier grabbing a ball out of the air than to score in the acc