Your comprehensive source for Tar Heel sports news

Dexter Strickland key in stopping Huskies' star

North Carolina's Dexter Strickland said back in high school, his coach would get on him for not playing defense. But Sunday the sophomore proved he has become Tar Heels' top on-the-ball defender as his defense against Washington's best player -- guard Isaiah Thomas -- helped UNC advance to the Sweet 16 with an 86-83 win at Time Warner Cable Arena. (Durham Herald-Sun)

Posted Monday, March 21, 2011 in Basketball

Recent Basketball Articles:

5/23/2013	Reggie Bullock NBA Draft Diary
5/23/2013	Reggie Bullock Moving Up The NBA Draft Boards
5/23/2013	Sources: Brad Frederick Joining UNC Basketball Staff
5/22/2013	Video: Jerry Stackhouse discusses epic NBA fight stories
5/21/2013	Michael Jordan: Bobcats changing name to Hornets
5/20/2013	Michael Jordan changing Bobcats name back to Hornets
5/19/2013	A look ahead at UNC, Duke and N.C. State Basketball
5/18/2013	Jeff Lebo still trying to sell ECU basketball

Tar Heel Times is developed by sports fans for sports fans and is not affiliated with any school, team or league.