Duke overwhelming choice as ACC favorite Posted Oct 24, 2005 Don't expect the rest of the league to feel much sympathy for North Carolina after the Tar Heels' postseason purge. After all, the Tar Heels brought in a stellar recruiting class led by preseason ACC rookie of the year Tyler Hansbrough. And coach Roy Williams has already received six verbal commitments for next year, putting the Tar Heels in position for a quick resurgence with a class widely regarded as the nation's best. (Myrtle Beach Sun News)