UNC loses Lawson, Ellington; Hansbrough returning for senior year

North Carolina's Tyler Hansbrough The Associated Press national player of the year last season will return for his senior year, according to a report from the Associated Press.

Sophomores Ty Lawson and Wayne Ellington will declare for the NBA draft, the school says, but will not hire agents leaving open the possibility of their return.

Hansbrough, a 6-foot-9 forward, averaged 22.6 points and 10.2 rebounds. He led the Tar Heels to the winningest season in school history and the Final Four.