2009-2010 North Carolina Predictions
2008-09 Record: (34-4, 13-3); National Champs
Coach: Roy Williams (7th year, 176-37 at North Carolina)
Assistants: Joe Halladay, Steve Robinson
Ret. Starters/Lost: ¼

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Overview: North Carolina won the National Championship last season because their stars decided to return. Tyler Hansbrough, Ty Lawson, Danny Green and Wayne Ellington are all gone to the NBA. That means that Roy Williams will use four new starters, though all are extremely talented. The only returning starter is PF Deon Thompson (6-8,2 45), a senior who averaged 10.6ppg and 5.7rpg. The other post player is sophomore Ed Davis (6-10, 215), who averaged 6.7ppg, 6.64pg and 1.7bpg and has star potential. They also have some experience returning at shooting guard with Marcus Ginyard (6-5, 220), who averaged 6.9ppg and is a solid defender. Freshman John Henson (6-10, 185) is a lanky and talented player, who has a tremendous wingspan. At the point, Larry Drew II is a sophomore who saw limited time behind Lawson last year and is the key to the team. They’ll go as far as Drew takes them. Sophomore Tyler Zeller (7-0, 220) provides more size off the bench and is a very talented player.

Outlook: The defending champ is well-coached, but how do you replace the motor of Hansbrough, who brought it every night? Fortunately for them, the ACC is not loaded and they’ll be a strong favorite to win the league.

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