One last time
Posted Mar 19, 2009
When Tyler Hansbrough decided to return for his senior season of basketball at North Carolina, he knew what was coming: the bitter boos from opponents' fans, the searing scrutiny from the media, more than a few skeptics insisting that his old-school game won't translate into NBA success. "I think a lot of people have been critical this year, because they've seen me play for so long," the 2008 consensus national player of the year said.
(Raleigh News & Observer)
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