Drew gets the call at point for champion Tar Heels

Posted Oct 15, 2009
Larry Drew II never had to show off much of a jumpshot or take ownership of North Carolina's high-powered offense as a freshman playing behind future pro Ty Lawson. Those pressure-free days are over. Now Lawson is in the NBA and the unproven Drew looks likely to inherit the starting point guard job for the defending national champion Tar Heels. (ACC Sports Journal)

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