Tar Heels stand as national title favorite in '09
Posted Jul 2, 2008
Honestly, there's really no other option as the preseason No. 1. The Tar Heels will return their top six scorers and also add three quality freshmen to the mix. National Player of the Year Tyler Hansbrough is back for his senior season and the trio of Ty Lawson, Wayne Ellington and Danny Green each opted to return to school after testing the NBA waters.
(FOX Sports)
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