UNC's struggles traumatic to Deon Thompson

Posted Feb 9, 2010
Deon Thompson doesn't leave his apartment unless it's absolutely necessary anymore. North Carolina's recent struggles (seven losses in the last nine games) have been so traumatic Thompson spoke Tuesday of isolating himself. "I don't even go out of the house," Thompson told reporters Tuesday during North Carolina's news conference to preview Wednesday night's home game against Duke. (Charlotte Observer)

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