Warriors select UNC's Harrison Barnes 7th overall in NBA Draft
Posted Jun 28, 2012
The Golden State Warriors have selected UNC small forward Harrison Barnes with the No. 7 overall pick in the NBA draft, giving the franchise a potent player at a position that desperately needs depth. The 6-foot-8 sophomore led the Tar Heels with 17.1 points per game and also averaged 5.2 rebounds. Now 20 years old, he also was the ACC's Rookie of the Year in 2011.
(Sports Illustrated)
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