CHAPEL HILL — It’s a word Hubert Davis used seven times in an answer during a press conference ahead of UNC basketball’s top-25 matchup with Kansas .

It’s something Davis emphasizes to the 25th-ranked Tar Heels (1-0) “every day, all day” in practice and film sessions. And it’ll be needed against the 19th-ranked Jayhawks (1-0) on Friday, Nov. 7 (7 p.m., ESPN) inside the Smith Center.

How much has the fifth-year coach emphasized and re-emphasized the importance of physicality with his players following the exhibition games and regular-season opener?

“Every day, all day. Every day, all day. Every day, all day. It just is what it is. It’s physicality, really, on both ends of the floor. Obviously, defensive rebounding and making contact. Physicality on the ball, not letting guys just go wher

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