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First, I wish they would simply change the rule so that once you accept a scholarship, you're there for four years. Make college basketball truly about "student" athletes. Having said that, I don't blame any of the players for taking advantage of the rules as they are and leaving early if they are in the unique position of being able to secure their financial future. You can go back to school with a blown out knee anytime. Its kind of like Dean Smith always voting for the shot clock, but he ran the four corners and slowed the game down because the rules allowed it and secured many a victory that way.

As for Hansbrough...he will be a better pro than many people give him credit for in my opinion. However, unlike all the others on this list he has the opportunity by coming back to take his place as the greatest player who ever played basketball at UNC. There is something to be said for leaving a legacy...especially at a school where Ford, Jordan, Worthy, Perkins wore the same jersey. No one else on the list above has that opportunity.