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Posted Oct 21, 2007

North Carolina did not lose too many players. It lost TWO players (Brandan Wright and Reyshawn Terry), and one of the replacements (Deon Thompson) is a pro. So not only do the Tar Heels have a realistic chance at the national title, they have a great chance at the national title. For proof, take a look at the odds in Vegas, where the favorites are (in order) UCLA (4-to-1), Memphis (9-to-2) and North Carolina (5-to-1). (CBS Sportsline)

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