North Carolina energized by return of Theo Pinson

Posted Jan 10, 2017
North Carolina didn’t have a 50-point win for 16 games this season. Theo Pinson made his debut Sunday against NC State, and the Tar Heels won 107-56. Coincidence? Pinson would say not. But that’s just Theo. The undeniable clown prince of UNC basketball -- as comfortable crashing coach Roy Williams’ news conferences as he is crashing the boards -- is back. (ESPN.com)

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