Tar Heels ride Hansbrough to San Antonio
Posted Mar 30, 2008
No one can accuse Tyler Hansbrough of an offensive foul this time. The North Carolina big man, who draws the ire of opponents for his relentless, physical play and flailing elbows in the post, stepped out of his comfort zone and buried a pair of long jumpers that sent the Tar Heels to the Final Four after an 83-73 win over Louisville. It was exactly what Louisville coach Rick Pitino was hoping for — or so he thought.
(FOX Sports)
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