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Talking Points: North Carolina’s Roster & More

Posted Jun 20, 2008

North Carolina has always been a basketball super power, but the Tar Heels now promise to be the best team in the state ahead of Duke, Davidson and, yes, even the Charlotte Bobcats. In addition to Lawson, Ellington and Green, ’ squad will also feature a national player of the year in center , a trio of McDonald's All-Americans in , and , and a bevy of talented backups. (Ask Men)

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