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Joel James has a big number to fill

Posted Oct 29, 2013
Sophomore forward willingly abandoned the No. 0 jersey he wore last season to allow freshman to wear it. Before choosing his next number James said he wanted a greater meaning behind it and settled on No. 42 for a reason. There are three honored jerseys hanging in the Dean E. Smith Center rafters from players who wore 42 -- , and . (ESPN.com)

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