Tar Heels need Harrison Barnes at best to make a run

Posted Mar 17, 2011
For the Tar Heels to make a deep run, to go as far as their raw talent theoretically can take them, they'll need Harrison Barnes to be at his best. He has shown he's capable. He has the talent. He now has the biggest stage in college basketball to show he has put it all together. "I want him to continue doing what he's doing, because he's improved every week that we've played," UNC coach Roy Williams said." (Charlotte Observer)

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