Harrison Barnes among top projected picks in 2012 NBA draft

Posted Jun 28, 2011
Top college returnees on the board: 1. Harrison Barnes, So. SF, North Carolina: Expect there to be a running debate next season over whether Barnes or Kentucky freshman Anthony Davis should be selected No. 1 overall. Scouts were pleased with the trajectory Barnes was on at the end of his freshman campaign, and mostly just want to see him continue that progress. (Sports Illustrated)

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