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Which college did Harrison Barnes attend?

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Harrison Barnes attended the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where he played college basketball for the Tar Heels from 2009 to 2011.

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CollegeUniversity of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
SportBasketball
Years Attended2009-2011
Team NameTar Heels
NBA Draft2011 (1st round, 11th overall pick)

College Career at UNC

Harrison Barnes played basketball at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill for two seasons. He was a highly talented player who helped lead the Tar Heels during his time there. Barnes played alongside other notable players and was part of a competitive college basketball program.

Path to the NBA

After his sophomore year at UNC in 2011, Harrison Barnes declared for the NBA Draft. He was selected in the first round as the 11th overall pick by the Golden State Warriors. His college performance and potential made him an attractive prospect for professional basketball teams.

Why North Carolina

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is known for its strong basketball program and has a long history of developing NBA talent. Barnes chose to attend UNC to play for the prestigious Tar Heels program, where he could develop his skills at a high level of college competition.

Sources

  1. ncaa.org (ncaa.org)
  2. nba.com (nba.com)
  3. uncathletics.com (uncathletics.com)
  4. wikipedia.org (wikipedia.org)