Hansbrough, Dawson Nominated For ESPYs

Posted Jul 2, 2008

North Carolina standouts Rachel Dawson and Tyler Hansbrough are two of the six finalists for 2008 ESPY awards, presented by ESPN to the best collegiate athletes. Dawson led the Tar Heel field hockey team to an undefeated record and 2007 national championship and was named National Player of the Year. Hansbrough also won National Player of the Year honors after leading UNC to a school-record 36 wins, ACC championship and Final Four. (Tar Heel Blue)

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