Lucas: He's Going to Make It

Posted Mar 1, 2006

After the championship, it felt right. After he'd teamed with Jackie Manuel to create one of the most effective defensive duos in Carolina history, after he'd climbed the Edward Jones Dome podium, it felt right. That's when David Noel stood next to Roy Williams and watched himself dunk during the video board showing of "One Shining Moment." Both men exploded in broad smiles, Noel holding his arms out as if to hug the moment. (Tar Heel Blue)

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