DURHAM, N.C. — North Carolina forward Theo Pinson will be available to play against the rival Duke Blue Devils on Thursday night, a source told ESPN.

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The junior has missed the Tar Heels’ past three games after suffering an ankle injury against Virginia Tech on Jan. 26.

Pinson missed the first 16 games for No. 8 North Carolina after breaking a bone in his right foot. He returned in early January before the ankle injury sent him back to the sidelines. He’s appeared in just six games this season.

A versatile player and scorer, Pinson is averaging 6.2 points, 5.2 rebounds and 3.3 assists in his limited playing time. The Tar Heels also haven’t lost with him in the lineup.

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