Update on Tar Heels playing basketball overseas
Posted Aug 8, 2018
North Carolina is known for sending players to the NBA. However, many former Tar Heel basketball players take their talents overseas after their playing days at UNC are over. Here is a rundown of where several alums will be taking the court once the new season begins, including Marcus Paige, J.P. Tokoto, Joel James, Nate Britt, Tyler Hansbrough, and Jalek Felton.
(Tar Heel Blog)
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