UNC's chances this season depend heavily on Drew

Posted Oct 12, 2009
Larry Drew is not Ty Lawson. Nor should he try to be. But if ACC championships are to be won and deep NCAA tournament runs made this season, Drew will have to be swift and intelligent in the open floor, and confident enough to take over games when the situation presents itself. "There's no doubt I'm ready to take on a leading role," Drew said last month. "But at the same time, I can't try to be a hero." (Fayetteville Observer)

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