Article: Wallace bids farewell to North Carolina Tar Heels

Daryl Bell
Philadelphia Tribune, The
05-05-1995
Wallace bids farewell to North Carolina Tar Heels.

By Daryl Bell

Tribune Staff

After months of speculation, Rasheed Wallace finally made it official -- he's leaving University of North Carolina for professional basketball.

The former Simon Gratz High School star announced yesterday that he was declaring himself eligible for the June 28 NBA Draft. He had until May 14 to make his decision. Wallace formally revealed his decision on the front steps of his North Philadelphia alma mater -- the same place where two years ago he announced he would attend North Carolina.

"I feel this is the right time to come out. I have talked this over with my family and ...

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