Freshman Day'Ron Sharpe a 'Beast' in College Debut

Posted Nov 25, 2020
UNC freshman Day'Ron Sharpe was as advertised Wednesday. The 6-foot-11, 265-pound center from Greenville, N.C. entered the game at the 16:11 mark and announced his presence immediately with two rebounds and a block. With a college-ready body, Sharpe was a formidable presence, finishing with 13 points, 10 rebounds, two steals, and a block. (Inside Carolina)

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