J.P. Tokoto sets stage for Marcus Paige in matchup against N.C. State

Posted Feb 27, 2014
Before Marcus Paige could pull the curtain closed on T.J. Warren’s convincing audition for ACC Player of the Year, J.P. Tokoto was there to set up the lighting for Paige’s spectacular finish. But Tokoto nearly missed the grand finale. Tokoto, who scored 16 points in No. 19 UNC’s 85-84 win, spent the last several minutes of overtime in the locker room with cramping. (Daily Tar Heel)

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