Syracuse’s Johnson magic

Posted Nov 21, 2009
Boeheim hadn’t predicted a win [against UNC], but what he had promised months ago was that one of Syracuse’s newest players would also be its best. And so, after Iowa State transfer Wesley Johnson scored a game-high 25 points and grabbed eight rebounds against the defending national champions, Boeheim couldn’t help but rub it in a bit. “What?” he said. “Did you think I was lying?” Not exactly. (Rivals.com)

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