Tar Heels in NBA: Nassir Little solid as starter, Day'Ron Sharpe scores first NBA points

Posted Oct 26, 2021
What could Nassir Little show the NBA if given more playing time? Little started for the Portland Trail Blazers on Monday and played well, scoring 10 points, going 2 of 4 from 3-point range with four rebounds, one assist, two steals and two blocks. Day'Ron Sharpe scored his first NBA points in the Brooklyn Nets’ 104-90 victory over the Washington Wizards. (Tar Heel Tribune)

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