UNC blows out Barton in exhibition
Posted Nov 6, 2010
With the addition of three talented freshmen perimeter players, conventional wisdom figured that UNC junior Justin Watts might be the odd guard out of the Tar Heels’ rotation this season. But judging by his role during UNC’s 108-67 pre-season blowout victory over Barton on Friday night, he might be a big sub in, finishing with 13 points on 6-for-7 shooting, with three rebounds and three assists in 18 minutes.
(Raleigh News & Observer)
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