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2011 NBA Draft: is North Carolina's Harrison Barnes One and Done?
By
Eric Ball
(Featured Columnist) on March 25, 2011

Is Harrison Barnes a one-year wonder for the North Carolina Tar Heels?

The No. 1 freshmen going into the season may have gotten off to a slow start—but he has shown the world why he deserves all of the hype with his play over the last month.

He scored 40 points in the ACC Tournament against Clemson and scored 24 points and grabbed 16 rebounds in a opening NCAA Tournament victory against Long Island.

He is an explosive scorer that can get to the bucket and knock down a three just as successfully. He has perfect form on his jumper and is only going to be more dangerous on the offensive end of the floor.

He competes on defense and his positive attitude has infected his teammates.

Most draft experts have him in their top-five prospects in the country.

So is he going to leave?

Could Barnes possibly turn down millions of guaranteed dollars to stay in college?

According to a report by ESPN.com draft analyst Chad Ford, yes he would:

“One player who may decide to stay in school is North Carolina's Harrison Barnes. Despite Barnes' terrific play of late, one source close to Barnes told me he'd really like to win an NCAA championship for the Tar Heels. "He's the sort of guy who cares about more than just going to the NBA," the source said. "He wants to leave his mark."

Keep an eye on Barnes in Carolina in the tournament going forward. His future as a Tar Heel may depend on it.

I think even if Carolina fails to win the championship agents and “yesmen” will be able to convince him that the money and fame is too good to pass up.

Chance of entering the 2011 NBA Draft: 90 percent.
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Perry Jones at 6 is not bad guys. If he falls we need to grab him. At 6 there are still very quality players. I still want to see Sullingers fortitude on this decision. He is an idiot for not declaring.
 
green said:
Who is John Henson? An ESPN guy said he is the surest bet for perennial All-Star. The second coming of Marcus Camby.

"the player with the best chance to be a perennial All-Star is John "The Muppet" Henson. He has the same tools/ridiculous upside as Anthony Randolph. Marcus Camby 2.0, if you will."

https://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?page=5-on-5-110328
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Henson does totally remind me of Camby. His blocked shots and rebounding (even moreso) numbers are very solid, especially consdiering he plays next to a legit 7 footer who's no slouch.

In fact, I really like Zeller as well should he declare. Not in the first but if we traded down.
 
I don't know about the all star stuff, but Henson is guaranteed to make it in the league. He's absolutely death on drivers. I would be more than happy if he was our pick. Insanely long with insaner athleticism. The dream is he turns into Noah. He'll probably fall short of that.
 
I am not a Henson fan. He is too skinny and he reminds me too much of Brandan Wright and Anthony Randolph.
 
I'd love a foursome of Jefferson, Millsap, Favors and Henson (with our second 1st) up front and a 1-3 of Harris, Barnes, Hayward, Evans, Watson and anyone else not named Bell, Miles or AK elsewhere.
 
In this draft, I would be fine with Henson at 6. It's too high for him. But bust potential is very low and he gives us a genuine defensive presence in the middle. He should also be able to contribute right away because his stock in trade is defense. Normally I would look for higher ceilings at 6, but not with this crop.
 
billyshelby said:
In this draft, I would be fine with Henson at 6. It's too high for him. But bust potential is very low and he gives us a genuine defensive presence in the middle. He should also be able to contribute right away because his stock in trade is defense. Normally I would look for higher ceilings at 6, but not with this crop.
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He can also engage in eating contests with Evans. They can also wax nostalgic about being compared to stretch Armstrong dolls.

He didn't gain any strength from his freshman season to his sophomore season. He is going to stay very thin. I don't like him until must later in the draft.
 
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