Carolina stars leaving for the NBA

Quote:North Carolina underclassmen Harrison Barnes, John Henson and Kendall Marshall will enter the NBA Draft.

The school announced their departures in a statement Thursday afternoon.

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Not knowing what players Ol'Roy has coming in for next season, if Justin Watts doesn't develop as a PG and quickly, it's likely that another "Larry Drew-like" season could take place.

James Michael McAdoo will replace Henson quite nicely -- more athletic and stronger.

Regarding Barnes -- I'll leave you with this piece from ESPN's Grantland and feel free to draw your own conclusions.

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There is partying to be had on Hillsborough Street in Raleigh, and especially if Calvin Leslie decides it's in his best interest (and I believe it is) to stay one more season at NC State.

Whats shakin in pitt county?

Some of these kids who have declared hopefully don't take money from an agent...

(03-29-2012 03:07 PM)ecuacc4ever Wrote:  Carolina stars leaving for the NBA

Quote:North Carolina underclassmen Harrison Barnes, John Henson and Kendall Marshall will enter the NBA Draft.

The school announced their departures in a statement Thursday afternoon.

Reaction 1

Not knowing what players Ol'Roy has coming in for next season, if Justin Watts doesn't develop as a PG and quickly, it's likely that another "Larry Drew-like" season could take place.

James Michael McAdoo will replace Henson quite nicely -- more athletic and stronger.

Regarding Barnes -- I'll leave you with this piece from ESPN's Grantland and feel free to draw your own conclusions.

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There is partying to be had on Hillsborough Street in Raleigh, and especially if Calvin Leslie decides it's in his best interest (and I believe it is) to stay one more season at NC State.

We will start highly touted freshman Marcus Paige at the point next year in all likelihood. He is more of a scoring point guard than Kendall though we will certainly miss Kendall's assists. Dexter Strickland will be back to be the backup point guard. We've got a total of four guys coming in next year to fill all the positions except for F McAdoo (if he stays) and SG Reggie Bullock/Dexter Strickland. I've got a feeling UNC will land Oriakhi from UConn.