James Michael McAdoo seeks new path in NBA

Posted Jun 25, 2014
Relief. That is the one emotion James Michael McAdoo says he’s been waiting to feel, maybe for the past three years at UNC but especially for the last few months. Since April, McAdoo has heard everything — all the questions surrounding his decision to forgo his senior year to play at the next level. But if his name is called in Thursday’s NBA draft, McAdoo knows the criticism will no longer matter. (Daily Tar Heel)

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