March Madness: The 10 best players in the East Region

March Madness: The 10 best players in UNC’s region

Mar 11, 2016; New York, NY, USA; Providence Friars guard Kris Dunn (3) reacts after a turnover against Villanova Wildcats during the first half of Big East conference tournament game at Madison Square Garden. Villanova Wildcats defeated Providence Friars 76-68 .Mandatory Credit: Noah K. Murray-USA TODAY Sports /

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The North Carolina Tar Heels will kickoff the 2016 NCAA Tournament on Thursday night as they host a 16 seed. The Tar Heels are one of the favorites to win the tournament according to many experts but have a tough region to deal with.

Being the No. 1 seed, they will have a big target on their back and if they lose it will be considered an upset.

The Tar Heels have played fantastic over the last several games and hit their stride heading into the tournament. But there are some players and teams that could give them trouble.

Here’s a look at the 10 best players in UNC’s region.

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