Why is UNC star Theo Pinson always smiling? We asked his mom

CHAPEL HILL, NC (WTVD) -- North Carolina senior Theo Pinson begins his final NCAA tournament run with the Heels on Friday in Charlotte.

Pinson is nearly always smiling, but is he always so upbeat? We went straight to the source - his mom.

ABC11's Bridget Condon sat down with his mother, Barbara Pinson, in New York City during the ACC Tournament, to talk about what his time at Carolina has meant to their family.

Watch the video for the full interview.

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