Sticking around worth it for talented Tar Heels
Posted Apr 1, 2009
UNC had three players deny the lure of NBA riches and play once more for another NCAA Final Four and a shot at a national championship. Roy Williams said staying was a good option for Tyler Hansbrough, Ty Lawson and Wayne Ellington, so the coach didn't have to do a sales job on that aspect. His sales job has been in getting his talented team to play the way he wants on the end of the floor that doesn't produce stars.
(Grand Rapids Press)
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