Day'Ron Sharpe Moving Up NBA Draft Board

Posted Dec 12, 2020
14. Day'Ron Sharpe, C, North Carolina - Although Sharpe has been coming off the bench to start the season, he’s pretty clearly the Tar Heels' best player right now, and has begun building a case as their most intriguing NBA Draft prospect. It’s difficult to find bigs with his type of motor, skill, tools, and low-maintenance approach all rolled together. (Sports Illustrated)

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