College basketball: 6 players who are an improved skill away from stardom

Posted Oct 4, 2017
Theo Pinson, UNC - Skill needed: Shooting; Pinson does almost everything on a basketball court. Labeling him merely as a glue guy would be an insult to his athleticism. Pinson was the perfect puzzle piece between Joel Berry and Justin Jackson, both of whom became elite shooters as juniors. Pinson does everything 100 mph. That’s especially important on defense. (NCAA.com)

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