Recap and Analysis: #1 UNC 92 Fairfield 65

Posted Nov 15, 2015
Theo Pinson was the Tar Heels' second best player on the court, notching 11 points on 5 shots. He made 6-8 FTs and was 1-3 from three. Pinson was UNC's best distributor on the day with 8 assists and no turnovers. He has looked much better early this season compared to last year and has been markedly better than Justin Jackson, confirming Roy Williams' choice to play him as a starter. (Tar Heel Blog)

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