Here's the UNCC one:
Henson Sparks Win, Declares For Draft!
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (OP)— When Tar Heel superfrosh John Henson watched twin classmates David and Travis Wear beat up on Florida International in Monday night's 88-72 victory, he knew he had to step up his game. He did that and more Wednesday night against previously unbeaten North Carolina Central, as the Henson-led Tar Heels burned the Eagles and beat the 46 point spread, 89-42.
Leading by only two points nearly midway through the first half, Henson scored to spark a 32-3 run before halftime that carried his team to victory. "Those guys inspired me," Henson said of his fellow freshmen sensations. "I knew the scouts were in the house after what they did the other night." Coming off his 4 point performance vs FIU, Henson said he knew the Eagles would try to key on him defensively. "I just had to play my game and do what Coach told me to do."
In another jawdropping and inspiring performance, the Wear twins continued their dominance by adding a combined 4 points and 6 rebounds. "We decided to let John handle points tonight and focused on getting on the glass", noted one Wear twin in leading the Heels to a 46-24 rebounding advantage before a sea of blue seats at the Dean Smith Center.
Henson, whose torrid 1-4 shooting (2-4 from the line) paced the Heels offense, said he wants to be known as more than just a scorer. "I play all 90 feet", said the rookie sensation, having chipped in an impressive 3 blocks on the night. When informed that the court was actually 94 feet in length, he added "I knew that. But you can't defend in that little circle under the hoop, and I won't have to next year. That's right. I said it. I'll be going pro after this season. You've seen what I can do." Further inquiries were directed to the UNC staff. "I don't have an agent yet," said Henson. "I'm not John Wall!"
When asked about their own draft plans, one of the fabulous Wear twins replied "We considered declaring after the last game (their first at UNC) but now H has beaten us to the punch. I guess we'll probably stay for four years now." In clarifying, the other Wear twin added "We're like a family here, so we don't want to steal his thunder... or 'Big E's' (Ed Davis) next year... or Dex's (Dexter Strickland) the year after that. But then it will be OUR time!"
Tar Heel coach Roy Williams was humble in victory. "There's no way to stop us this year. Travis, David and John? Unstoppable. I'm gonna miss those guys!" added Williams before breaking into sobs.
The Eagles managed to cut into the lead momentarily in the second half, thanks in part to a midgame book signing by Williams. The run was halted when Williams inadvertantly substituted a fan who had been waiting in line for an autographed copy. The ecstatic man, retiree James McNaughton, 68, was wearing a replica number 50 jersey. "Coach pointed at me and said 'Get in there, Tyler!'" said McNaughton. McNaughton was eventually ejected after hugging Tyler Zeller once too often. Zeller refused comment.
In the postgame news conference, Williams was asked about the error. "I saw the jersey and I guess I had a flashback. I really miss that guy!" said Williams as tears flowed down unabashedly down his face. Speculation is that the Tar Heel coach has been in treatment for a rare ailment known as Post Tyler Stress Disorder, or PTSD. Team doctors would not elaborate.
North Carolina Central's first-year head coach LeVelle Moton had nothing but praise for the Tar Heels. "They are just so impressive up close, especially those Wear twins. With Henson, too, when he breathes in. It's just not fair. Did you see that alley-oop he missed? Probably the second best miss I've ever seen!"
"I wish our AD hadn't scheduled this game, but I'm not a pansy like Isiah. I would never try to dodge them or back out.", Moton added.
It was the first ever meeting between the two powerhouse programs. The Tar Heels are attempting to defend their fifth national championship from last season. The Eagles are looking to followup last year's successful 4-27 campaign with a run of their own.
Williams downplayed the Tar Heels role as favorites to repeat. "I think we have a shot at winning it all again if we can stay healthy. We've got a lot of HARD WORK to do though... which reminds me. Did you get a copy of my new book yet?"
Mark Ginnerd added 17 points for North Carolina in the win. Some guy led the way for UNCC (0-1) with 16 points in the loss.