North Carolina's '07-'08 season is a failure - just ask the players

Posted Apr 11, 2008

They came so close, yet fell so short. That's why Hansbrough, Ellington and Lawson will come back, even though coach Roy Williams said in an interview on the school's Web site that he spoke with all three about their NBA Draft chances, and will compile information for them. These kids bought in to a goal that had nothing to do with the NBA and genuinely want to see it through. (Rocky Mount Telegram)

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