The Potential +/- Impact of Theo Pinson’s Injury

Posted Nov 12, 2016
With the announcement that Theo Pinson is out indefinitely with a fractured fifth metatarsal in his right foot, Roy Williams loses his most versatile rotational piece. Overall in 2015-16, UNC’s minutes were split nearly equally between Pinson on the floor and him on the bench. As seen in this table, UNC was significantly better during his on-court minutes. (The Secondary Break)

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