Pinson is out indefinitely with a fractured fifth metatarsal in his right foot, but his father told The (Raleigh) News & Observer he could be out as long as 12 weeks.
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“I’m so disappointed for Theo,” UNC coach Roy Williams said in a statement. “No. 1, he’s been playing well and he does so many positive things for our team. Theo’s our energy guy, he defends, he’s our best passer, a threat on the offensive boards, he can play four different positions, and he gives our team personality, and I mean that in a good way.
“Hopefully we can get him back before the end of the season, but we have not met with all the medical personnel yet so there is no timetable for when he can play again.”
Pinson played in all 40 of UNC’s games last season, averaged 18.7 minutes and 4.5 points per game and was third on the team with 115 assists.
