Harrison Barnes aims to go pro if Tar Heels win it all

Posted Feb 16, 2012
Plenty of North Carolina fans are surprised Harrison Barnes even stuck around for two seasons. As for three, that would be pushing it. The small forward figures to be a high pick in the 2012 NBA draft. And even Barnes said Wednesday there’s no way he’s staying past his sophomore season if the Tar Heels win it all in April. "The goal is to win a national championship, so, if you do that, it’s a no-brainer," Barnes said. (Fox Sports Florida)

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