Justin Watts taking on big roles for Tar Heels

Posted Dec 24, 2010
Justin Watts is not the most intimidating post player in the ACC. The Jordan High alum knows when he steps on the court typically his opponent will be bigger, taller and wider than him. But since moving from the perimeter to the post this season to help ease UNC's depth problems, the junior has surprisingly held his own as he's taken on his biggest role yet for the Tar Heels. (Durham Herald-Sun)

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