Tar Heels hoops garnering respect despite losing four starters from title team
Posted Jun 24, 2009
The last time Roy Williams followed up a NCAA title with a largely untested roster, he said the hunger to prove doubters wrong made for great motivation. After claiming the 2009 NCAA crown, the doubters don't seem to be as plentiful as Williams takes a young team into next season. Despite losing their top four scorers, the Tar Heels are again projected to be one of the nation's top teams, a development that has caught Williams off guard.
(Shelby Star)
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