College Basketball Preview: 4. UNC Tar Heels

Henson, now the big man inside with the losses of both Davis and Thompson is the reason the Tar Heels are in line to make a historical turnaround.

Tar Heels, Key Loss: G Marcus Ginyard, F Ed Davis, F Deon Thompson Key Returnees: F John Henson, G Dexter Strickland, C Tyler Zeller

After a dismal season last year, winning just five games in you might think this pick is crazy. But, with the return of Dexter Strickland, John Henson and Larry Drew the Heels have a high scoring three who will improve in their second years. Henson the main threat inside for UNC now that both Ed Davis and Deon Thompson. Coach Roy Williams also returns 7 foot tall junior Tyler Zeller. Recruit Harrison Branes may not play every second of each game but possibly the prize of the 2010 recuiting class will make a difference. Leslie McDonald is another interesting guard.

ACC Rank:2
Last Season Result: 20-17, lost in NIT to Dayton
Key Recruits: F Harrison Barnes(2+), G Reggie Bullock(10+), G Kendall Marshall(32+)
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