Duke's Lance Thomas (42) defends as North Carolina's Tyler Hansbrough (50) shoots during the second half of a college basketball game in Durham, N.C., in this March 8, 2008 file photo. Hansbrough was honored as national player of the year by The Sporting News on Tuesday march 11, 2008, ensuring he will become just the eighth Tar Heel to have his number retired. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome, file)