Marcus Paige’s growth makes North Carolina a big problem for ACC foes
Posted Feb 23, 2013
With their 76-65 win Saturday afternoon against rival N.C. State, the Tar Heels are now 3-1 with wing P.J. Hairston starting instead of a more traditional power forward. They have been a more aggressive, attacking, difficult-to-match-up-with team, one that looks—for maybe the first time all season—capable of making a run in the NCAA Tournament.
(Sporting News)
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