UNC will need to shuffle rotation after injury has key player out indefintely

North Carolina will need to utilize its deep roster

North Carolina junior Theo Pinson fractured the fifth metatarsal in his right foot during practice this week and will be sidelined indefinitely, the school announced Friday afternoon.

"I'm so disappointed for Theo," said North Carolina coach Roy Williams. "Number one, 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 averaged 4.5 points and 3.2 rebounds in 18.7 minutes per contest last season while helping UNC reach the national championship game, where they lost to Villanova. North Carolina is ranked sixth in the CBS Sports Preseason Top 25 (and one).