Behind the Scenes at UNC’s Midnight Madness

Posted Oct 18, 2010
While Dexter Strickland paced the scoring attack, Harrison Barnes was probably the most impressive player all night. The 6-8 freshman already has an NBA body and can beat you in so many ways. He handles pick-and-rolls extremely well, turning corners like an NFL running back and attacking the rim hard. The Iowa native also connected on a couple mid-range shots and a three. (Dime Magazine)

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