North Carolina coach Roy Williams said junior Theo Pinson will make his season debut Saturday against N.C. State.
Pinson was a probable starter entering the season, but broke the fifth metatarsal in his right foot and had surgery in October.
"Right now, unless he screws it up in practice I'll play him tomorrow," Williams said.
At the conclusion of Williams' press conference, Pinson entered the media room and told Williams, "you blew my cover.