Joel James, J.P. Tokoto search for greater roles

Posted Jul 8, 2013
North Carolina had a lot of freshmen last year, and not all freshmen progress at the same rate. Two in particular, Joel James and J.P. Tokoto, enjoyed solid starts to their college basketball careers, only to lose confidence and then see their roles diminish as the season went along. That can be tough to handle for a young player, but both of them are resolved to make sure this year is different. (Fox Sports Carolinas)

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