Without Lawson, Hansbrough carries the load for Tar Heels
Posted Feb 22, 2008
UNC forward Tyler Hansbrough is making one heck of a case for national player of the year. He was already having a spectacular season before Ty Lawson went down with an injury, but since Carolina's starting point guard sprained his ankle, Hansbrough has elevated his game. He's averaging 27.8 points and 13.3 rebounds in the past five games, buoyed by a 32-point, 12-rebound performance Wednesday night at N.C. State.
(Wilmington Star News)
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