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

By Blake Cockrum

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
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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Joel Berry, II, North Carolina

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12.8 PPG

3.4   RPG

3.4   APG

Joel Berry has been the Tar Heels most consistent guard this season and he continues to grow and flourish in his sophomore season.

After averaging just over 13 minutes per game a year ago, Berry has logged more than 30 minutes per game in 2015-16 as UNC’s starting point guard. Although playing the primary ball-handling position this season, he’s been the Tar Heels best and most efficient outside shooter. Throughout senior guard Marcus Paige’s well-documented shooting slump, Berry has been able to help create offense when it’s been lacking. He’s also been responsible for facilitating Roy Williams’ high octane offense.

If Wooden Award finalist Brice Johnson continues his fantastic senior campaign and Berry keeps his hot hand, the Tar Heels have a chance to cut the nets down in Houston. If back court mate Marcus Paige can play at the level he is capable of, the Heels should be considered heavy favorites to do so.

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