NBA Tar Heels Roundup: First week action

Posted Oct 29, 2017
The Kings feature UNC’s oldest NBA player and one of its youngest in Vince Carter and Justin Jackson, respectively. Carter has been doing exactly what he was brought on to do, providing veteran leadership and a steadying presence in the backcourt. Jackson turned some heads by entering the starting lineup right away for the Kings, averaging 18 minutes per game. (Tar Heel Blog)

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