‘Second-Half Marcus’ Back For Sweet Sixteen Trip

Posted Mar 23, 2015
UNC guard Marcus Paige went off in Jacksonville, scoring 20 of his 22 points in the second half to lead the Carolina scoring charge. Yes, ‘Second-Half’ Marcus is back! “I think it was more the media that pegged that name on me. My teammates went along with it after it got some notoriety. I just try to help my team win. In big moments, I feel like I get put into positions to succeed by my teammates." (Chapelboro.com)

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