Essential Ellington

Posted Mar 18, 2008

When No. 1 UNC begins its NCAA Tournament run on Friday night, the nation’s eyes will be fixated on Tyler Hansbrough. But don’t be fooled – the Tar Heels’ Final Four fate rests in the smooth shooting hands of Wayne Ellington. There is no discounting what Hansbrough brings to the boys in Carolina blue. But for every Batman, there needs to be a Robin. For Hansbrough, that’s Ellington. (Inside Carolina)

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