John Wall adds spice to off-season talk

Posted Apr 16, 2009
A heretofore unexpected issue has crept into the conversation: the availability of John Wall -- the best collegiate prospect in his class. In the long haul, Henson or someone else might be a better pro, but given that college basketball is a guard's game, Wall is the man. (Chapel Hill News)

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