College basketball recruiting: Surprises popping up on Tobacco Road

Posted Feb 18, 2011
In much the same way the Tar Heels united with Alabama forward Justin Knox last spring after the surprise transfer decisions of twins David and Travis Wear, Williams is hoping he can find a point guard replacement for Drew who can take some pressure off Marshall going forward. One name that has popped up on the radar this week is Darius Smith, a 6-2 guard at the College of Southern Idaho. (Fayetteville Observer)

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