Reserves called up
If there has been a positive amid the depth woes, though, it's that McAdoo continues to become more comfortable on the court. His nine-point, seven-rebound performance against Virginia was among his most productive of the season.
"Night and day," McAdoo said of his confidence level now, compared to where it was. "That's what I would say. Even to games three weeks ago, before maybe the N.C. State game - (I am now) just being confident in myself and just feeling the faith that my teammates have in me.
"That's just really helped me on the court, and I feel like that's just translated into me being more productive."
Of course, Miami coach Jim Larranaga likely has little sympathy for the Tar Heels' relative lack of depth. The Hurricanes played earlier this season without center Reggie Johnson, whose return has been instrumental in Miami's surge to the top half of the conference standings.
In preparing for the Heels this week, Larranaga said he didn't see too many weaknesses. And, he said, "Their bench had a great game the other day against Virginia."
