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7-7 Kenny George and UNCA Invade Lynchburg
2/7/2008 12:00:00 AM | Men's Basketball
NBC WSLS 10 Television Game Spot
Kenny George, the tallest man in college basketball, and the first-place UNC Asheville Bulldogs invade the Vines Center on Saturday. George, who has been featured this season in the New York Times and on ESPN's Game Day, stands 7-7 with a wing span over eight feet wide.
A native of Chicago, Ill., George is the third-leading scorer on the Bulldogs, averaging 13.1 points per game, including a team-high 7.9 rebounds per game. UNC Asheville is ranked No. 12 in the Mid-Major Top 25 poll and brings an 18-4 record, including a perfect 7-0 mark in Big South play, into Saturday's contest.
Liberty looks to avenge its narrow 74-70 defeat, inside the Justice Center on Jan. 12, after leading by three points with under two minutes remaining.
Tip-off is slated for 7 p.m. Tickets are available by calling 434-582-SEAT. The Zooperstars are scheduled as halftime entertainment. Click here for more information.
Kenny George guards North Carolina's 6-9 All-American Tyler Hansbrough
Kenny George and North Carolina's 6-8 Deon Thompson share a moment
While free throws are shot.
Kenny George posts up Alex McLean at UNC Asheville on Jan. 12