The coaches want these gifts under the tree

Posted Dec 15, 2006

These Tar Heels have all the flash and talent any team could ever want. But it would make Williams' heart melt if his team had a dominant defensive performance or two. Wayne Ellington's 3-point stroke is pretty, Ty Lawson has unbelievable speed with the basketball, and Tyler Hansbrough's dunks bring the Smith Center down, but championships are won by making stops. (Rocky Mount Telegram)

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