Wayne Ellington goes home as a different player

Posted Dec 4, 2007

When North Carolina guard Wayne Ellington steps on the court tonight at the Palestra, he should be one of the most recognizable players in uniform. After all, it amounts to a homecoming game for the sophomore starter from Wynnewood, Pa., which is a suburb of Philadelphia. The top-ranked Tar Heels meet Pennsylvania in this non-conference game. (Burlington Times News)

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