Plenty of options surface for Tar Heels on defense in hoops

Posted Nov 14, 2014
UNC’s perimeter defense figures to be an asset, especially with the considerable size and length available at the wing positions. J.P. Tokoto and freshman Justin Jackson could form one of the stretchiest starting duos in the ACC. Throw in 6-6 freshman Theo Pinson, another athletic option off the bench, and the Tar Heels have a couple of long-armed types with which to clog passing lanes. (Burlington Times News)

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