Hansbrough likely out at least two weeks

UNC All-American Tyler Hansbrough underwent a bone scan today, which revealed that the senior forward does not have stress fracture, the school announced.

The test confirmed he does stress reaction in his right shin — which is a precursor to a stress fracture — and is expected to be until at least mid-November.

"Tyler had some tests today that gave us more information," UNC coach Roy Williams said in a prepared statement. "There is a great possibility that we will hold Tyler out of practice for the next two weeks, then re-evaluate his condition at that time.

"Of course we are all disappointed for Tyler and our team, but everybody on the roster has a chance to do a little more and play a little better to help make up for the loss of the national player of the year."

UNC opens the regular season on Nov. 15 against Penn. If Hansbrough does not practice for the next 14 days, it appears unlikely he would play in the game.

Hansbrough led the ACC in scoring and rebounding in 2007-08, and has not missed a game in his college career.

Earlier Friday, guard Bobby Frasor said in an interview that the Tar Heels — who return their top six scorers from last year's Final Four squad — would be OK in Hansbrough's absence. But he was also pretty confident his roommate would not be out long.

Asked if Tyler was a fast healer, Frasor said, "Like with all the Chuck Norris stuff, where he'll maybe cry and heal himself?"

Then he laughed.

"He’ll be fine. He’ll do everything he can possibly do – pills, he’ll talk to [the strength and conditioning coach] about massages, maybe there’s a machine out there he can purchase to make his bone heal fast. So whatever’s out there, he’ll find, and he’ll be back as fast as possible."