Jan. 2, 2008
CHAPEL HILL -- University of North Carolina men's basketball sophomore Alex
Stepheson will not play this evening against Kent State due to a family
illness, head coach Roy Williams announced today.
"Alex has returned to California due to an illness in his family," says
Williams. "We are not certain when he will be able to return. Of course, at
this time our thoughts and prayers are with Alex and his family."
Stepheson, a 6-9 forward, has played in all 13 games for the top-ranked and
unbeaten Tar Heels. The Los Angeles native is averaging 3.5 points and 4.8
rebounds in 13.9 minutes per game.
