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May 16, 2008 Alex Stepheson , a rising junior power forward for the University of North Carolina men's basketball team, will transfer in order to be closer to his family in California due to several health concerns. "My family is dealing with some health challenges at this time and as a result I have made the decision to transfer to be closer to home," says Stepheson. "The two years I have ... [link]

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Alex Stepheson Transferring
Published 5/16/2008 by Tar Heel Fan at Tar Heel Fan
... this transfer, Mike Copeland’s knee problems and the possible NBA departure of three other players, UNC stands to possibly lose five players off the roster from the underclassmen ranks.  In Stepheson’s case I think this is a blow to the team, albeit one I think the Heels can adequately compensate for in the long run.  And that is not to say he was expendable but with the personnel coming in probably easier to cover losing that the perimeter positions. Also: Roy Williams statement: I am extremely, extremely ...

Herb Sendek Is Intrigued By His Old Rival's Backup Center
Published 5/21/2008 by Digital Headbutt (noreply@blogger.com) at Storming the Floor
... First the city-slickers reap what they sow with Mayo, and now this? Alex Stepheson is bringing his defense and pork chuck wagon to the west?!? Surely the good Lord is smiling upon me! Those monthly payoffs to Governor LePetomane must finally be...er, paying off. ...

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