Tyler Zeller strives for second Academic All-American honor

Posted Feb 17, 2012
Tyler Zeller pulled an A-minus last semester in financial statement analysis. He was not happy. Such are the standards when you’re an Academic All-American who aspires to a 4.0 GPA. “It’s something I enjoy,” said Zeller, a 7-foot senior center at North Carolina. “The classroom is a competitive environment for me, too.” (Daily Press)

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