Ty Lawson likely to leave UNC after arrest

Posted Jun 7, 2008

Ty Lawson's arrest doesn't change the fact that he can be exceptionally fast on his feet, alert with the ball, an above-average perimeter shooter and a decent defender when he puts his mind and body to it. What Friday's development could influence is Lawson's intent. It reduces the likelihood that he'll return to Carolina for another season if, for no other reason, than the near certainty that he's a mortal lock to serve a long, difficult sentence in Roy Williams' doghouse. (Raleigh News & Observer)

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