The UNC men’s basketball team held its second practice of the season on Wednesday afternoon, parts of which were open to media. Check out photos of the practice below:

Hubert Davis coaches the team during practice on September 29, 2021.

Anthony Harris takes a shot during practice on September 29, 2021.

Armando Bacot goes up for a dunk during practice on September 29, 2021.

Brady Manek dunks during practice on September 29, 2021.

Caleb Love dunks the ball during a drill at practice on September 29, 2021.

D’Marco Dunn calls for the ball during practice on September 29, 2021.

Dontrez Styles warms up during practice on September 29, 2021.

Assistant coach Jeff Lebo coaches Caleb Love (left) and RJ Davis (right) through a drill on September 29, 2021.

Justin McKoy shoots during practice on September 29, 2021.

Kerwin Walton goes through a drill during practice on September 29, 2021.

Leaky Black goes up for a dunk during a drill at practice on September 29, 2021.

Puff Johnson (#14) passes the ball to Leaky Black (#1) during practice on September 29, 2021.

RJ Davis (#4) goes through a drill during practice on September 29, 2021.

Assistant coach Sean May goes through a drill with Brady Manek during practice on September 29, 2021.

Assistant coach Sean May goes through a drill with Dawson Garcia during practice on September 29, 2021.

The team huddles up during practice on September 29, 2021.
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