The components of North Carolinas NCAA title run returned to Chapel Hill for various reasons, but Roy Williams got everyone on the same page once the season started. Ty Lawson and Wayne Ellington, two of the biggest reasons why the Heels will be hanging another banner, came back for their junior seasons after a cool reception by NBA scouts.
Now what?
As of right now, nobody seems to be thinking about it. Lawson and Ellington both told the assembled media in Detroit their future was on hold while they enjoyed their one shining moment. Even Roy Williams doesn't have a real sense of what will happen in the next couple of weeks.
I have no idea. We haven't talked about it one second. The thing I'm most proud of is those kids, when they decided to come back, I told them, it's got to be my way. It's not going to be about you, it's not going to be about getting you 30 shots. If that's what you think you're going to try to do, to show the NBA, it's not going to work.
Nebulous and vague? Sure, but asking players and coaches what the future holds when the confetti is still fluttering down from the ceiling probably isnft the best time. Once the celebrations end, just about everyone expects these guys to go pro. So with one mission accomplished, what about their mission to improve draft stock? A quick look at a DraftExpress.com mock draft lists Lawson as the 12th overall pick and Ellington as the 29th pick. Tyler Hansbrough shows up in the first round as well
