Although Cofer was used sparingly this season, Hamilton bemoaned his absence against North Carolina. The team's lack of big-man depth – center Michael Ojo has not played this season while dealing with a knee injury – was exposed against the Tar Heels. FSU's bigs got in foul trouble against the Tar Heels and the team did not have a physical presence to match forward Brice Johnson, who recorded 39 points and 23 rebounds.