Tar Heels lose backup guard for the season

Chapel Hill, N.C. -- North Carolina reserve guard Bobby Frasor was lost for the season Thursday when he suffered a torn knee ligament in a game against Nevada.

Frasor stepped awkwardly while chasing a loose ball midway through the second half.

"You sort of lose the thrill when you see a kid like Bobby Frasor hurt," said Tar Heels Coach Roy Williams.

"He's like a coach," added Williams. "I don't know what he wants to do, but if he decides that he wants to be a coach, he's going to be a great coach because he has tremendous savvy. He can handle this. It's not going to be easy. It's not easy for any of us right now."

Frasor averaged 3.2 points per game this season. He appeared in all 12 games with one start for the top-ranked Tar Heels.

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