Harrison Barnes’ return makes UNC the likely preseason No. 1

Posted Apr 18, 2011
Had forward Harrison Barnes opted to forgo his final three years of college and enter the NBA draft, North Carolina still would have possessed enough talent to be considered a Final Four contender. Now that the highly touted freshman has decided to return for his sophomore season, the Tar Heels will almost certainly begin next season as national title favorites. (Rivals.com)

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