Looking Strong: Tar Heels eager to make run at title

Posted Apr 13, 2007

If Brandan Wright returns to North Carolina next year, the Tar Heels would be among the favorites to win the NCAA Tournament. And if Wright leaves after only one season at UNC to enter June's NBA Draft, UNC could still be strong enough to contend for a Final Four berth. Wright, a 6-9 forward, is the only team member undecided about his college future. (Winston-Salem Journal)

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