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UNC Alumni in the NBA: Theo Pinson named to All-NBA G-League East team

Former North Carolina basketball standout and current Long Island Nets wing Theo Pinson has been named to the midseason All-NBA G-League East team.

Pinson, a two-way player who’s been spending time with both Long Island, and its NBA affiliate, the Brooklyn Nets, has had an outstanding rookie season in the G-League. Despite being just one year removed from his final college season in Chapel Hill, Pinson has established himself as the Nets’ most valuable — and versatile — player.

In 25 games with Long Island, Pinson is averaging 20.6 points, 6.5 assists and 5.8 rebounds per game.