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TORONTO -- When Tyler Hansbrough threw Toronto Raptors centre Jonas Valanciunas to the court during a game in February, it was one example of how his rough-and-tumble style can sometimes cross the line. No foul was called and its not a play Hansbrough wants to make a habit. But thats the kind of aggression around the basket the Raptors are hoping to get out of their newly signed power forward. "Hes going to knock you down," general manager Masai Ujiri said. "I think we need a little bit of that, and were excited to have it." Hansbrough is a small piece of a major reconstruction project for Ujiri and the Raptors. The team must forge a new identity, and if this addition is any indication, it will be one built on defence. "I felt like they could use a guy like me," Hansbrough said. "I can bring a lot of toughness to the team, a lot of hard work and effort and bring some leadership just the way I approach the game and hopefully it will rub off." Hansbrough joins a front court rotation that includes Valanciunas, Amir Johnson and Quincy Acy. The 27-year-old is a career 20-minute-a-game power forward, and Ujiri sees him as a "strong rotation player." Hansbrough would like to be more than that. He has only started 38 of 246 career NBA games, but the North Carolina product figures hes more than just a minor role player. "I can be more than just a 20-minute energy guy coming off the bench at times," he said. "I feel like I can really add that, improve my jump shot and become effective." Defence is undoubtedly the strength of Hansbroughs game. Hes averaging 8.9 points and 4.7 rebounds but is a solid low-post defender who plays beyond his six-foot-nine, 250-pound frame. Ujiri has seen some development on the offensive end for Hansbrough, who got to the free-throw line 300 times last season, as much as San Antonio Spurs big man Tim Duncan. "All that means is he keeps putting pressure on you and attacking the boards and attacking the rim," Ujiri said. "Hes developed some kind of jump shot from 15 feet. Hes improved. Hes become a mature player and thats kind of what you want with a power forward of that calibre." Naturally, the Raptors didnt get Hansbrough for his offensive prowess. They know what to expect from him. "Toughness, grit, a winner," Ujiri said. "Hes won every step of the way. We want to add those kind of players. Toughness and grit, good experience in the NBA as a power forward." After trading centre Andrea Bargnani to the New York Knicks for Steve Novak, Marcus Camby, swingman Quentin Richardson and a couple of draft picks, Ujiri signing Hansbrough to a two-year deal is just another step in a roster transformation. And its certainly not the end of it. Ujiri has a veterans minimum salary exception to use and knows another backup guard is needed. It also couldnt hurt to get better shooting the ball. 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Didnt want him hanging on to something, and yet hes interested in a strength training component and also the coaching component maybe. I feel like its a way that he can transition.The news comes as a blow to Wisconsins offensive line less than two weeks before its season opener against No. 5 LSU at Lambeau Field in Green Bay.Voltz was supposed to pprovide a veteran presence on the Badgers line.dddddddddddd He volunteered in the spring to move to guard so his replacement, center Michael Deiter, could continue playing the position.Deiter (13 starts) will now be the most experienced player on the Badgers young offensive line.Chryst said redshirt sophomore Micah Kapoi?is a good possibility to replace Voltz as starter at left guard.Voltz, who earned second-team all-Big Ten honors two seasons ago, had appeared in 32 games and made 27 starts at center in his career. The rest of Wisconsins projected offensive line starters have made a total of 34 starts.He cant give the other guys experience, but he can sure help them through it, Chryst said. Hes had to prepare, go through the rigors of a season. ... Thats why youre confident that hes still going to contribute in a big way, just in a different capacity. I admire and respect his approach to it all. Hell add value. ' ' '