Tar Heels even more loaded than last season

Posted Jan 26, 2007

The Tar Heels rank first in the nation in rebound margin (10.8), second in scoring offense (87.5), second in assists per game 19.7), second in field goal percentage (50.4 percent), and third in scoring margin (21.8). In last year's 86-69 win over Arizona, national Freshman of the Year Tyler Hansbrough had 21 points and 11 rebounds. The Tar Heels out-rebounded Arizona by eight and had 11 more assists. (Arizona Daily Wildcat)

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