Tar Heels go on display for first time

Posted Oct 25, 2008
North Carolina offered the first glimpse of the talent and experience that has made it seemingly everyone's preseason pick for No. 1. Tyler Hansbrough, the reigning national player of the year, and Danny Green turned in big scoring efforts in the Tar Heels' intrasquad scrimmage Friday night, part of the annual "Late Night with Roy" show that serves as the ceremonial kickoff to the season. (WRAL Sports Fan)

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