Leslie McDonald, Dexter Strickland follow similar path, similar adversity at UNC

Posted Jun 11, 2012
As part of the same recruiting class, they began their careers with the Tar Heels in 2009. They have been roommates. And now they are a pair of upperclassmen who are assuming leadership roles while attempting to return from identical knee injuries. Leslie McDonald tore the ACL in his right knee during a summer league game in July 2011. Six months later, Dexter Strickland suffered the same injury. (Raleigh News & Observer)

Related: Basketball, Basketball Recruiting

11 Tar Heels playing in Summer League games in Las Vegas — when and how to watch
There were good NBA Summer League moments from the Grizzlies’ Armando Bacot, Spurs’ Harrison Ingram, and Lakers’ R.J. Davis. Others playing will be Leaky Black...
Thu Jul 10, 2025

Brooklyn Nets Announce Signing Of Drake Powell
The Brooklyn Nets have signed guard/forward Drake Powell, the 22nd pick in the first round of the 2025 NBA Draft, to a multi-year contract. Powell...
Thu Jul 10, 2025

Video: THI Podcast - Is This Seth Trimble's Team?
Is this now Seth Trimble's team? Entering the 2025-26 UNC Basketball season, Trimble has clearly established himself as the Tar Heels' veteran leader. Andrew Jones...
Thu Jul 10, 2025

Chansky’s Notebook: The Agent Effect?
What exactly is Drake Powell talking about? Maybe Powell needed help from former Tar Heel and short-lived teammate Cam Johnson, who was traded by the...
Wed Jul 9, 2025