Lucas: Celebration Event Promises Chills

Posted Jan 20, 2010
With over 50 former Tar Heel players returning for the Feb. 12 Celebration of a Century event at the Smith Center, it's reasonable to assume there are some covert workouts going on around the country. Maybe even a few midnight jogging sessions or secret appointments at the gym? Players will be sorted loosely by age to ensure Julian Smith doesn't have to defend Ranzino Smith, or that Brad Hoffman isn't checking Max Owens. (Tar Heel Blue)

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