Deon Thompson develops his game

Posted Jan 31, 2008

For someone with just four serious seasons on the court, Deon Thompson has come a long way in a short span -- about 3,000 miles and into the starting lineup for No. 4-ranked North Carolina. But while contributing as a complementary post player to 6-foot-9 All-America Tyler Hansbrough, the 6-8, 240-pound sophomore wants to do more. (Raleigh News & Observer)

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