Washington, a center, began his career as a backup to Armando Bacot and showed promise in his first year. But Washington didn't develop into the big man UNC had hoped for during the past two seasons. This year, his minutes decreased as the Tar Heels' used Ven-Allen Lubin at center and went with a smaller lineup at times.

The UNC basketball program is in big need of an experienced center. How about Noah Williamson, Bucknell's 7-foot center and Patriot League POTY?

But for UNC basketball enthusiasts, there was good reasoning for wanting head coach Hubert Davis and his staff to get i