Tar Heels in the pros: Harrison Barnes, Day'Ron Sharpe shine; 3 2017 NCAA champs lead G League win

Posted Dec 23, 2023
Harrison Barnes had his best game in a month, and Day'Ron Sharpe put up his fourth double-double in his best game this season Friday, when three members of UNC’s 2017 national championship team started and were a big part of a Texas Legends G League win. Barnes scored 19 points and four 3-pointers as Sacramento rolled to victory over Phoenix. (Tar Heel Tribune)

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