Tyler Zeller says he can’t stress over injuries

Posted Aug 2, 2010
North Carolina 7-foot forward Tyler Zeller missed 33 games because of injuries over the past two seasons. With the Tar Heels' shortage of big men entering 2010-11, his presence on the court is critical. "I know what I can't do is worry about getting injured again," Zeller said in a report by The News & Observer of Raleigh. "If it's going to happen, it's going to happen. I think if you worry about it, you're more prone to get hurt." (Sporting News)

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