Justin Jackson, Marcus Paige, Cat Barber play five-on-five at NBA draft combine

Posted May 12, 2016
Justin Jackson, who could return to UNC for his junior season or stay in the draft, was on a team that played against former UNC point guard Marcus Paige in the second scrimmage. Jackson shot 2-for-8 from the field and 1-for-4 from 3-point range while scoring seven points. Paige had eight points, five assists, three steals and one turnover in 23 minutes. (Fayetteville Observer)

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