Marcus Paige doesn't feel as much pressure to carry UNC

Posted Nov 12, 2014
With Kennedy Meeks slimming down, Brice Johnson beefing up, Justin Jackson stepping in as one of three McDonald's All-Americans and versatile J.P. Tokoto returning, the Tar Heels should have more balance this season. Marcus Paige has been named a preseason All-American and preseason ACC Player of the Year, but there's a good chance his scoring drops from the 17.5 average he had as a sophomore. (Fayetteville Observer)

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