Harrison Barnes hopes his brand takes flight -- just like Mike
Posted Jun 30, 2012
It came as little surprise when Harrison Barnes chose North Carolina, Michael Jordan’s alma mater. From the time he arrived at UNC, Barnes made it clear he wanted to win championships, sure, but also to create a brand for himself. “It was important to him because he openly said some things about it,” UNC coach Roy Williams said.
(Charlotte Observer)
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