Harrison Barnes hopes to look part of top-10 NBA draft pick

Posted Jun 23, 2012
A 20-year-old from Iowa walked the streets of New York on Friday, hunting for a million-dollar suit. He's not spending that much on the threads, but the decision will shape how millions see Harrison Barnes walk across the stage June 28 after being picked early in the NBA draft. Barnes, as typified in his time at North Carolina, sought substance rather than flash. (USA Today)

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