Ed Davis Named To Preseason Naismith Watch List

Posted Oct 30, 2009
UNC sophomore forward Ed Davis, who helped guide the Tar Heels to the 2009 NCAA championship and was one of the top sixth men in the nation last season, has earned one of 50 spots on the 2009-10 Naismith preseason watch list, the Atlanta Tipoff Club announced today. Seniors (19) and juniors (14) lead the way followed by 12 sophomores and five freshmen. (Tar Heel Blue)

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