Tar Heels head to Final Four

Posted Mar 30, 2009
When North Carolina forward Tyler Hansbrough climbed the ladder at FedExForum on Sunday night, snipped his segment of the net and raised a celebratory fist to the cheering Tar Heels fans, one thing became apparent: It doesn't matter whether he's the best player in the country. Because once again, he plays for a Final Four team. The Tar Heels dominated the Sooners 72-60 with their depth, defense and dynamic point guard Ty Lawson. (Raleigh News & Observer)

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