John Henson emerges as difference-maker

Posted Mar 20, 2011
Harrison Barnes knew from the first day of practice at North Carolina that you don’t try to get the ball over John Henson without some sort of fake. “I found out you can’t throw a pass over John or shoot straight over him,’’ said the Carolina freshman of his 6-foot-10 teammate. “John makes basketball-savvy plays.’’ And that’s why the Tar Heels are going to be a tough out for the rest of this tournament. (ESPN.com)

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