With Cam Johnson confirmed to return, UNC is shaping up for next season

Posted Apr 19, 2018
If there was any question about whether Cameron Johnson would return to UNC or declare for the NBA draft, that was put to rest Wednesday. Losing Johnson would have been an unexpected loss. UNC is expected to return three starters from last season, and has two incoming top-20 recruits, who are both expected to compete for the remaining starting spots. (Charlotte Observer)

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