Did a hip injury cost UNC’s Cameron Johnson the opportunity to test the NBA Draft waters?

Posted Apr 23, 2018
Cameron Johnson underwent a successful arthroscopic hip procedure up in Minnesota last week. Johnson is expected to make a full recovery before next season, which is great news. However, considering the timing, it’s interesting to speculate: Did that injury, and the necessary recovery time, cost Johnson the opportunity to test out the NBA pre-draft process? (ACC Sports Journal)

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