Heels lack punch without Lawson

Posted Mar 15, 2009
Some shooters never adjust to the background in large domed arenas. Remember Shammond Williams in Indianapolis and San Antonio? UNC’s Danny Green suffered a horrendous weekend in Atlanta, including a 1-12 icy spell in Saturday’s semifinal loss to Florida State. Already missing the explosive Ty Lawson, Green’s inability to score made the Tar Heels all too predictable (WRAL Sports Fan)

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