Harrison Barnes plays wheelchair basketball for charity

Harrison Barnes is a unique individual, and I'm not just referring to the fact that he is a 6'8" small forward with a perimeter game that is smooth enough to garner him consideration for a top five pick whenever he decides to enter the draft.

As you all should know by now, Barnes made the decision to return to school next season, making North Carolina the early favorite to win the 2012 national title. Barnes said that part of the reason he made the decision to return to school was to "I'm here to experience college life and grow as a person".

I think his actions on Wednesday would qualify.

Barnes participated in a charity wheelchair basketball to support Pi Kappa Phi fraternity and Push America, an organization dedicated to enhancing the life of people with disabilities. Kendall Marshall, Reggie Bullock, and Justin Knox were also in attendance, although they could not participate in the game due to study hall obligations.


Combine that with the fact that the Barnes and the Tar Heels seem to be a genuinely likeable group of kids that also play pick-up games with students at UNC, and I challenge any and all Duke fans to tell me how anyone can root against this team for reasons other than the shade of blue they chose to wear.