Tar Heels in pros: Justin Jackson, Theo Pinson have big G League games; Cam Johnson returns

Posted Nov 11, 2023
Justin Jackson and Theo Pinson, two of three UNC alums who play for the Texas Legends, had big games on opening night in the G League. Jackson scored 26 points and Pinson added 21. Tony Bradley is also on the team but was inactive. In the NBA, Cameron Johnson returned to the Brooklyn lineup after missing six games with a left calf contusion. (Tar Heel Tribune)

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