Tyler Zeller's surprise return excites Tar Heels' fans

Posted Feb 20, 2009
Tyler Zeller was more nervous Wednesday than he was for his first start at UNC. He made an unexpected but welcomed comeback in UNC's 89-80 win over N.C. State, playing a small role in the Tar Heels 10th consecutive ACC victory. The game was Zeller's first since Nov. 18, when he broke his left wrist against Kentucky. "I've played basketball my whole life, and this is the first time I've ever missed a practice, let alone 13 weeks." (Winston-Salem Journal)

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