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Posted Oct 26, 2013
With music blaring from the Smith Center speakers, P.J. Hairston stepped through the curtain and onto the Late Night stage. In previous years, the junior from Greensboro, N.C. might have danced or pounded his chest. On Friday night, Hairston simply touched his heart and waved to the fans, who chanted his name and cheered him louder than any other player. (Inside Carolina)

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