Hansbrough ready for "homecoming" with the Hornets as training camp starts on Saturday
Posted Sep 24, 2015
In his first six NBA seasons, Tyler Hansbrough has been a solid if not spectacular reserve power forward and center. There’s little reason to believe things will be much different this season in his first as a Charlotte Hornets’ backup. But there’s also little doubt there will be a huge surge in University of North Carolina No. 50 jerseys as at Hornets games this season
(Shelby Star)
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