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When Naadir Tharpe left Kansas to go home to be with his sick child, Devonte Graham had a chance to start next season for a Top Five team.
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So the fast-rising point guard will leave North Carolina for Kansas in the fall, following in the footsteps of Danny Manning, who made the same trip out of high school before returning home to coach Wake Forest.
You'll remember that he originally signed with Appalachian State before people realized how good he was and that Jason Capel, citing possible tampering by NC State - Graham's second choice - refused to release him from his letter of intent.
Once more, recruits: do like Elton Brand and sign a scholarship agreement! Then if you have a falling out with your would-be coach or his replacement, you're not bound to attend that particular school.