John Henson preparing hard for junior year

Posted Jul 7, 2011
UNC rising junior forward John Henson is a breath of fresh air when it comes to answering questions from reporters. He’s funny, he’s engaging, and perhaps best of all, he’s honest. And so it was when he told Tar Heel Illustrated recently that the reason he decided not to pursue the NBA after only two years at UNC was the simple fact that he didn’t think he was ready. (Rivals.com)

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