Wayne Ellington says he intends to stay a while

Posted Jan 2, 2006

He had a big grin on his face as he said it, but Episcopal (Pa.) All-American Wayne Ellington said he definitely plans to be in Chapel Hill for more than one season. "I'll be there as long as possible, man," he said. "I want to win a championship. That's my goal. I have no intentions" of going to the NBA draft after one season. (Charlotte Observer)

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