Heels Win as Hansbrough Watches

Posted Nov 9, 2008
Preseason No. 1 North Carolina may have looked a little different with Tyler Hansbrough sitting on the bench, but the end result was business as usual as the Tar Heels coasted to a 102-62 exhibition victory over UNC Pembroke on Saturday night. The 2007-08 National Player of the Year watched intently from the sideline for the first time in his celebrated career in Chapel Hill, decked out in a dark suit and Carolina blue tie. (Inside Carolina)

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