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Why Tony Bradley’s departure is a win-win-win for him, UNC

Tony Bradley's departure from North Carolina leaves the Tar Heels with a good-news, bad-news scenario, one that will hurt them in the short-term and one that just might provide multiple long-term benefits.

First the bad for the Tar Heels, which is obvious enough: Had he returned, the 6-foot-11 Bradley, known for his deft touch around the basket, would have undoubtedly become the focal point of UNC's low-post offense. He would have played a leading, starring role, perhaps similar to the ones Brice Johnson and Tyler Zeller excelled in during recent seasons.

The loss of Bradley, who averaged 7.