Angelo Brizzi pledged to the University of North Carolina on July 1, becoming the latest transfer to join the Tar Heels' roster.
At 6‑foot‑3 and 193 pounds, the graduate guard brings a blend of size and experience that the coaching staff hopes will translate into immediate production.
Scoring, Stealing and Free‑Throw Precision
During his tenure at Buffalo he averaged 14.5 points per game while pulling down 2.8 rebounds and dishing out 1.8 assists. His defensive contributions placed him 91st nationally in steal percentage, a testament to his knack for disrupting opponents.
Brizzi also proved lethal at the line, converting 121 free throws after drawing nearly five fouls per contest, a skill that should boost the team’s scoring efficiency in close games.
His shooting repertoire and ability to earn trips to the charity stripe add a new dimension to a backcourt that already features several transfers and returning guards, creating depth and flexibility for the upcoming season.
The addition comes as the Tar Heels continue to bolster their squad through the transfer portal, a strategy that has seen them recruit talent from programs such as Villanova, Davidson and Longwood, while the university’s athletic communications are overseen by the Fayetteville Observer and the USA TODAY Network.