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Tournament Tales ... with John Henson

Wine & Gold's Veteran Big Man Looks Back on His Chapel Hills Days

It’s not easy being a Tarheel come Tournament time. There’s a deep basketball bloodline to defend and accomplished alumni that demands sustained greatness.

Despite being dealt to the Wine & Gold in early December, former Tarheel John Henson hasn’t yet appeared in a Cavaliers uniform – continuing to mend a wrist injury that’s limited him to just 14 games this season.

During his seven-year NBA career, Henson has established himself as one of the league’s better rim-protectors – averaging 1.