Tigers face nemesis in UNC's Ellington
Posted Jan 20, 2009
Tyler Hansbrough has been voted an All-American the past three years, but he has lacked the performances to win Oliver Purnell’s vote for which North Carolina standout gives Clemson the greatest fits. The Tigers coach gave shooting guard Wayne Ellington the nod after Ellington’s three whopper games — to Hansbrough’s two — against the Tigers last season. “He’s been outstanding against us,” Purnell said.
(The State)
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