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Conference Rank: 1
North Carolina Tar Heels
Head Coach: Roy Williams
2007-08 Recap: 36-3 (14-2 ACC)
2008-09 Roster
Key Losses: C 6’9” Alex Stepheson, G 6’3” Quentin Thomas
Key Additions: G 6’1” Larry Drew, F 6’10” Ed Davis, C 7’0” Tyler Zeller
Starting Lineup
G Ty Lawson 5’11” Jr. 12.7 ppg, 5.2 apg
G Wayne Ellington 6’4” Jr. 16.6 ppg, 4.5 apg
F Marcus Ginyard 6’4” Sr. 6.9 ppg, 4.5 rpg
F Deon Thompson 6’8” So. 8.4 ppg, 4.8 rpg
F Tyler Hansbrough 6’9” Sr. 22.6 ppg, 10.2 rpg
Tyler Hansbrough came back to complete the mission. After winning every award and being announced that his jersey will be retired at UNC, Hansbrough could cement himself as one of the greatest college players ever.
Even at only 5’11”, there is no more important player on this team then Ty Lawson. While Hansbrough gets the accolades, it is Lawson that drives this team. When he was out a handful of games last season, UNC looked slow and uncomfortable in their offense.
Smooth shooter Wayne Ellington is the Tar Heels' first option on the perimeter. While shooting over 40 percent from behind the arc, Ellington will have to focus on defense.
Marcus Ginyard is the defensive stopper and has guarded most players from point to power forward.
The Tar Heels are expecting improvement from Deon Thompson. After Alex Stepheson transferred, Thompson’s play must become more consistent.
Sixth man extraordinaire Danny Green, despite being the only player off the bench that provides double-digit scoring, is a Carolina favorite because of his hustle and defense.
In the backcourt the Tar Heels have experience at backup in Bobby Frasor, and we should see Larry Drew III as the “point guard in training” to replace Lawson when he leaves.
The freshman forwards each have their specialty: Ed Davis is the rebounder and Tyler Zeller is the shooter. They bring added height and depth to a rather short frontcourt.
FORECAST
North Carolina Tar Heels
Head Coach: Roy Williams
2007-08 Recap: 36-3 (14-2 ACC)
2008-09 Roster
Key Losses: C 6’9” Alex Stepheson, G 6’3” Quentin Thomas
Key Additions: G 6’1” Larry Drew, F 6’10” Ed Davis, C 7’0” Tyler Zeller
Starting Lineup
G Ty Lawson 5’11” Jr. 12.7 ppg, 5.2 apg
G Wayne Ellington 6’4” Jr. 16.6 ppg, 4.5 apg
F Marcus Ginyard 6’4” Sr. 6.9 ppg, 4.5 rpg
F Deon Thompson 6’8” So. 8.4 ppg, 4.8 rpg
F Tyler Hansbrough 6’9” Sr. 22.6 ppg, 10.2 rpg
Tyler Hansbrough came back to complete the mission. After winning every award and being announced that his jersey will be retired at UNC, Hansbrough could cement himself as one of the greatest college players ever.
Even at only 5’11”, there is no more important player on this team then Ty Lawson. While Hansbrough gets the accolades, it is Lawson that drives this team. When he was out a handful of games last season, UNC looked slow and uncomfortable in their offense.
Smooth shooter Wayne Ellington is the Tar Heels' first option on the perimeter. While shooting over 40 percent from behind the arc, Ellington will have to focus on defense.
Marcus Ginyard is the defensive stopper and has guarded most players from point to power forward.
The Tar Heels are expecting improvement from Deon Thompson. After Alex Stepheson transferred, Thompson’s play must become more consistent.
Sixth man extraordinaire Danny Green, despite being the only player off the bench that provides double-digit scoring, is a Carolina favorite because of his hustle and defense.
In the backcourt the Tar Heels have experience at backup in Bobby Frasor, and we should see Larry Drew III as the “point guard in training” to replace Lawson when he leaves.
The freshman forwards each have their specialty: Ed Davis is the rebounder and Tyler Zeller is the shooter. They bring added height and depth to a rather short frontcourt.
FORECAST
Roy Williams has to be pacing in anticipation of the 2008-09 season. The Tar Heels roster is stuffed full of talent, and the expectations are higher than they have been since Williams has been on the UNC bench.
If there is a weakness on this team, it is that they are not a very tall team. Their two tallest players are incoming freshmen Davis and Zeller, and neither is going to be expected to add much more than five fouls and garbage time. Drew could see some time if Lawson gets hurt.
The only thing that could keep the Tar Heels from bringing the championship back to Chapel Hill would be injury—and a couple good teams!
If there is a weakness on this team, it is that they are not a very tall team. Their two tallest players are incoming freshmen Davis and Zeller, and neither is going to be expected to add much more than five fouls and garbage time. Drew could see some time if Lawson gets hurt.
The only thing that could keep the Tar Heels from bringing the championship back to Chapel Hill would be injury—and a couple good teams!
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