Video: Why is UNC star Theo Pinson always smiling? We asked his mom

Posted Mar 13, 2018
North Carolina senior Theo Pinson begins his final NCAA tournament run with the Tar Heels on Friday in Charlotte. Pinson is nearly always smiling, but is he always so upbeat? We went straight to the source - his mom. ABC11's Bridget Condon sat down with his mother, Barbara Pinson to talk about what his time at Carolina has meant to their family. (ABC 11)

Related: Basketball, Basketball Recruiting, Videos & Podcasts

Group behind effort to save UNC’s Smith Center wants new report
The chairman of a group opposed to relocating North Carolina’s basketball arena off campus has a new demand for the university’s leadership. The Committee for...
Tue Feb 3, 2026

Chansky’s Notebook: Time Will Tell
UNC Men's Basketball is a bit of a mystery. They are 18-4 and ranked 14th in the country, some polls have them lower and the...
Tue Feb 3, 2026

Luka Bogavac, Jarin Stevenson, Jonathan Powell Anchor UNC's Recent Bench Success
Lost in the mire of Syracuse’s late comeback attempt was a UNC box score that continues to underscore the Tar Heels’ growing depth. With Jaydon...
Tue Feb 3, 2026

Hubert Davis says late collapse after building big lead ‘unacceptable’
It all seemed to be coming together for North Carolina before it nearly fell apart. With a 32-point lead, the No. 14 Tar Heels slipped...
Tue Feb 3, 2026