Tyler Zeller Earns Honors As Tar Heel Performer of the Week

Posted Jan 31, 2012
Tyler Zeller had 21 points, a career-high 17 rebounds, two steals and one block in the win over NC State and 17 points, three rebounds, two blocks and two steals in the win over Georgia Tech. The double double against NC State was his fourth in as many games and eighth of the season. Zeller made 15 of 20 shots from the floor and 8 of 11 from the free throw line in the two games. (Tar Heel Blue)

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