Playing the what-if game

Posted Apr 9, 2012
What if Kendall Marshall didn't get hurt? North Carolina fans will always wonder: What if the Tar Heels were at full strength for the NCAA tournament? They have reason to. If any team in the country was equipped to deal with Kentucky's immense size and athleticism, with its remarkable collection of NBA talent throughout its starting five, that team was North Carolina. (ESPN.com)

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