Freshman Marcus Paige Expected to Start at Point Guard for UNC

Posted Oct 11, 2012
Roy Williams offered a surprising revelation during North Carolina’s basketball media day on Wednesday. Freshman Marcus Paige, not veteran Dexter Strickland, will likely start the season at point guard for the Tar Heels. “I expect Marcus Paige to be there,” Williams said when asked about the position battle. (Inside Carolina)

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