MARCUS PAIGE RUMORS & GOSSIP
UNC peaking at right time before ACC tourney
In the grand scheme of things, rankings in college basketball mean absolutely nothing. They dont affect the national championship picture, nor have anything to do with NCAA tournament seeding.
That's why North Carolina and its vast legion of supporters shouldnt worry about the Tar Heels omission from either major poll this week. At 21-8 overall and 11-5 in the ACC while riding...
Via Fox Sports South
March 05, 2013
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Paige Prevails
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. – The prevalent thought entering Saturday’s North Carolina-N.C. State rivalry tilt was that Lorenzo Brown would once again win his matchup with Marcus Paige. The rookie from Marion, Iowa proved those prognosticators wrong in directing UNC’s 76-65 win over the Wolfpack.
Via northcarolina.scout.com
February 23, 2013
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No. 18 NC State tops rival North Carolina 91-83
North Carolina knew it would have to rely on Marcus Paige to develop the point this season. The freshman had a rough time in a matchup with one of the Atlantic Coast Conference's best point guards in a hostile arena.
Paige finished with seven points on 2-for-11 shooting while being outplayed by Lorenzo Brown in a 91-83 loss at No. 18 North Carolina State on Saturday night. Paige...
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January 26, 2013
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UNC seeks resume-building win over UNLV
January isnt here yet, but North Carolina may already be in resume-watching mode.
Tar Heels supporters have generally viewed the RPI (Ratings Percentage Index) with respect to North Carolina's worthiness for a No. 1, 2 or 3 seed in the NCAA Tournament.
Forget the stress of being on the NCAA fence.
But with just one nonconference game remaining before UNC dives into a new...
Via Fox Sports Carolinas
December 28, 2012
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Paige’s Personal Touch
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. – Marcus Paige learned North Carolina’s up-tempo offense efficiently enough through the first two months of the season. On Saturday, he added a personal touch to the equation in UNC’s 97-63 win over McNeese State.
Via northcarolina.scout.com
December 22, 2012
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Paige Moves Past Setback
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. – Freshman point guard Marcus Paige returned to North Carolina’s starting lineup against East Tennessee State on Saturday after missing last week’s game due to a shoulder injury.
Via northcarolina.scout.com
December 08, 2012
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Marcus Paige Q&A
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. -- Following North Carolina's season-opening win over Gardner-Webb on Friday night, freshman Marcus Paige conducted his first interview as a Tar Heel ...
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November 09, 2012
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UNC Basketball: Carolina begins its season versus Gardner-Webb
Gardner-Webb vs North Carolina
With the gridiron still going on (and going strong), with many former UNC basketball and football players earning a living at the next level, it’s finally time to see #11 AP/#12 USA Today North Carolina (0-0) begin their hardwoods season tonight against in-state opponent Gardner-Webb (0-0) at the Dean Dome, with tip off time being 7:00 p.m. EST. The...
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