Adrian Atkinson - Bio Adrian Atkinson is the editor of Maple Street Press's Tar Heel Tip-off, and also a contributor at the ACC Sports Journal, www.TobaccoRoadBlues.com, and www.HoopSpeakU.com. After growing up along the banks of the Allegheny River, and terrorizing the WPIAL as a pass-first point guard, he now lives in Raleigh with his wife and two-year-old daughter. You can follow Adrian on Twitter @FreeportKid. "Big 4" Legacies While Carolina’s “Big 4” failed to achieve their ultimate goal of cutting down the nets in New Orleans, they still left a sizable imprint on the UNC program. Stilman Bigger Than 6 Feet With Kendall Marshall’s status for the Midwest Regional in St. Louis very much in the air, the play of Stilman White could become a much bigger factor than Carolina fans ever imagined. Weaker Tar Heel Team on Paper? On paper, this is clearly a weaker team (competing in a much weaker ACC) than some of Roy’s vintage powerhouses. How Do The Numbers Stack Up With John Henson's Wrist Injury? With John Henson suffering a wrist injury early in the ACC Quarterfinal match-up against Maryland, his status for the remainder of the tournament is currently in jeopardy. How Do The Numbers Stack Up With John Henson's Wrist Injury? With John Henson suffering a wrist injury early in the ACC Quarterfinal match-up against Maryland, his status for the remainder of the tournament is currently in jeopardy. How Do The Numbers Stack Up With John Henson's Wrist Injury? With John Henson suffering a wrist injury early in the ACC Quarterfinal match-up against Maryland, his status for the remainder of the tournament is currently in jeopardy. Tar Heels Must Do Well At The End Of Shot Clocks North Carolina’s halfcourt offensive efficiency in 2012 has paled in comparison to the 2008 and 2009 teams which featured the Hansbrough/Lawson/Ellington/Green core. Specifically, in the final half of the shot clock. Could Carolina Make ACC HIstory With FOUR First-Team Selections? While Virginia’s Mike Scott is a virtual lock to earn a 1st-team All-ACC selection, one could make a compelling case that the remaining four slots should be filled by Tar Heels. Could Carolina Make ACC HIstory With FOUR First-Team Selections? While Virginia’s Mike Scott is a virtual lock to earn a 1st-team All-ACC selection, one could make a compelling case that the remaining four slots should be filled by Tar Heels. How Should Harrison Barnes Be Scoring His Points? Over the final month of his freshman season, Harrison Barnes emerged as a full-fledged offensive superstar. But, as Tar Heel fans have undoubtedly noticed, Barnes is scoring his points in a different manner in 2012. How Impactful Is John Henson On Defense North Carolina’s John Henson is the ACC’s reigning Defensive Player of the Year and, despite strong challenges from Florida State’s Bernard James and teammate Tyler Zeller, seems poised to become a repeat winner of that award. How The 2012 Tar Heels Stack Up Against Other Roy Williams Teams As teams increasingly game-plan to contain Carolina’s high-powered transition game, there will be even more emphasis on half-court execution and efficiency. Statistically, Bullock + Big 4 Are Better? The loss of Dexter Strickland to a season-ending knee injury affects Carolina in so many different ways on both sides of the floor.  But with Reggie Bullock now in the starting lineup, could the Tar Heels actually be better?    UNC's Big 4 Stats It’s no surprise that Harrison Barnes’ rate of 3-point attempts has dropped dramatically as a sophomore...

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