MIKE LUCAS Senior Writer

MAUI, Hawaii — UWBadgers.com Senior Writer Mike Lucas offered his observations after No. 16 Wisconsin fell 71-56 to North Carolina on Wednesday at the Lahaina Civic Center in Maui, Hawaii.

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While Ethan Happ is working on reducing turnovers, he has been excelling in every other area. Most deserving of All-Tourney recognition

— Mike Lucas (@LucasAtLarge) November 24, 2016

On a team struggling from beyond the 3pt arc, Vitto Brown has revived his game by making 7 of last 9 from distance. Had 3 total 1st 4 games

— Mike Lucas (@LucasAtLarge) November 24, 2016

North Carolina's length & quickness seemed to exacerbate offensive frustration over missed shots, many on good looks. Berry locked up Koenig

— Mike Lucas (@LucasAtLarge) November 24, 2016

Outside of a lane line drive & slam, Nigel Hayes again struggled to find offensive rhythm especially on perimeter. Heels invited 3-pointers

— Mike Lucas (@LucasAtLarge) November 24, 2016

Maui was a good classroom. Learned more about personnel if not personality. Not ready for prime time yet. But still believe pieces are there

— Mike Lucas (@LucasAtLarge) November 24, 2016