One of my first blog entries was a preview of the North Carolina Tarheels from last season. I thought that they would do okay and make the tournament but not cut down the nets. My predictions were right that they wouldn't cut the nets, but the Heels didn't even make the tournament. It was a rebuilding year as many fans called it. If they meant rebuilding as getting better players then that was exactly what the year was about. The Heels brought in the #4 recruiting class in the nation including ESPNU's #1 recruit, Harrison Barnes. Many think he will be the next Lebron James or Kobe Bryant. Lots compare him to John Wall of Kentucky last year, just without the attitude. He is predicted to be on the NCAA All American team at the end of the season and be the Freshman of the Year. During the recruiting process, he had many choices besides UNC, including Tarheel rival Duke and Kansas. When the Heels play Duke in the Battle for Tobacco Road, Coach K will be frustrated that he didn't get Barnes. North Carolina should be pretty good this year, but Duke is predicted to win the ACC and the National Title. My prediction is that the Tarheels will be a #2 seed in the NCAA Tournament and go to the Elite Eight but lose there. I think many fans will be satisfied with that finnish compared to last season's results.
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