Danny Green and other wings lead the way for UNC in the NBA
Posted Jan 22, 2019
Under Roy Williams, North Carolina has been known for putting the ball in the hands of post players that dominate at the college level. However, players like Tyler Hansbrough, Tyler Zeller, and Sean May have failed to see their college success translate to the next level. Instead, it's been the perimeter players that have shown the nation that UNC still can produce NBA talent.
(Daily Tar Heel)
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