UNC Season Should Begin Afresh With UVa Tonight
Posted Jan 15, 2009
Obviously, Carolina needs desperately to improve its defense, and this may be a painful process for the Heels all season. But there is also potential, given that a pair of promising UNC freshmen are just getting their feet wet in ACC play right now. Both Ed Davis and Larry Drew II have exhibited at least flashes that indicate they may be able to increase Carolina's defensive presence.
(Tar Heel Daily)
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