Theo Pinson Wants Safe Return to NBA Season

Posted Jun 5, 2020
The day was March 11 and a positive coronavirus test of Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert sent shockwaves across the sports world. The NBA suspended the season and most professional sports followed. Former UNC guard Theo Pinson was left wondering what to do. NBA facilities were shut down and many cities followed suit as the COVID-19 pandemic spread. (Spectrum News)

Related: Basketball, Tar Heels in the NBA

Bulls guard Coby White building a rhythm in 'track meets'
It was the best workout for Coby White. The Hawks entered the Sunday matinee fifth in pace; the Bulls were second. So White had to...
Thu Dec 25, 2025

Tears of Joy Forced Hubert Davis to be Dad and not Coach
UNC waxed East Carolina, 99-51, closing out its nonconference schedule with a 12-1 record. But the three most significant points of the game were UNC's...
Thu Dec 25, 2025

Where does UNC stand on its monumental decision on the Smith Center's future?
Joel Berry II was getting ready for bed on Dec. 14, when he got an unexpected text message: There would be a conference call the...
Wed Dec 24, 2025

Audio: Hometown Hero - Freddie Kiger
Freddie Kiger, this week’s Hometown Hero, is a history teacher and statistician who was just honored with the Order of the Long Leaf Pine. He’s...
Wed Dec 24, 2025