Wired like MJ and Kobe: Cole Anthony is the freshman you need to know

Posted Nov 6, 2019
Cole Anthony's drive and relentlessness is what has North Carolina coach Roy Williams so excited about the freshman point guard's arrival in Chapel Hill. Cole was one of the most heralded recruits in the country and has a future as a first-round NBA draft choice. What sets Anthony apart is that none of that is enough for him. He wants more. He has to compete. (ESPN.com)

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