There is still a big unkown (what is available at UNC) for him if he is really undecided about college. If he goes to UNC, two years would be a much better time frame for him to gain what he wants for the NBA.

At the end of the day, however, the NBA is a job. For most of the season the players go through motions in games (lots of games) and mysteriously the level of play changes toward and during playoffs.

College Basketball (at least now) is not like that. Growing up near a major program, seeing yourself fit in and be a possible key ingredient for serious success; and have ancillary fitness and skill benefits is a tough option to walk away from.

If he were so inclined for DUNIV, he would have already signed. Their situation has been know for quite some time. Same with NCS. Maybe he is waiting for the KU situation to be crystal clear, but he knows all about that for the most part.

So if this all makes sense, Wall may be seriously thinking about Chapel Hill.

Ed Davis rocks. Nothing personal Ed!

Freshmen can be considered for most improved, CM?

I do not want to be perceived as someone who doesn’t like his demeanor or flair for the game. He has them both, and I generally think he will improve each season he is with us. But let’s be realistic, he ain’t no Lawson.

With that being said, all we need out of the point guard position next season is to simply beat the press, and give us some outside presence. I think he can manage to do both of those, and hopefully, have a decent assist-to-turnover ratio. Lawson really set an awesome precedent for point guards. Not many will be able to match up with him in that regard. And for the most part, it is better to not try to achieve that much, and just play your game.

MVP award: (tie) Hansbrough & Lawson.

Lawson made a short speech with no word on future plans.

I don’t expect it, but hope springs eternal………….

I think we’ll be fantastic next year with LD running the point especially late in the year. The Heels will still be playing while John Wall awaits his draft choice.

If Lawson goes pro, as most think he will, UNC is perfect for Wall in many respects with a good returning nucleous, great recruits, and a tradition of excellence. I’m not entirely comfortable with displacing Drew II, however, with a guy who will play only one year, most likely. Duke has a similar dilemma, as Smith will be displaced, and could conceivably transfer. Scheyer would move back to shooting guard with no impact on his status. Kentucky is rebuilding, not a good situation for a one-and-doner, and State is just plain bad and clearly a bad choice for Wall. Memphis has a new coach, so the situation there has changed drastically.