Joel James Making Strides

Posted Nov 11, 2012
After a six-point-and-four-rebound performance in his collegiate debut against Gardner-Webb on Friday, Joel James made significant strides in between then and Sunday's game against Florida Atlantic. The West Palm Beach, Fla., native put up 11 points and eight rebounds in just his second game in the Smith Center, as the Tar Heels took down the Owls 80-56. (GoHeels.com)

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