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Boys on the Ball
By Nicole Gallagher | March 2The Smith Center erupts into thousands of fans screaming, stomping and chanting "Tar Heels" as UNC center Brendan Haywood dunks the ball and storms up the court in a blaze of glory.The enthusiasm for UNC men's basketball is apparent as the sea of Carolina blue continues to roar and the jerseys and banners of years past wave majestically overhead.But a less noticeable facet of UNC basketball is the ball boys who eagerly perch under both baskets, ready to help the game run more smoothly by assisting players and referees.The boys arrive to home games two hours early and are responsible f
