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UNC Basketball: Green Wave vs. Tar Heels game preview

By Brandon Griffin

Apr 3, 2016; Houston, TX, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels forward Kennedy Meeks speaks during a press conference before the national championship game against the Villanova Wildcats at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 3, 2016; Houston, TX, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels forward Kennedy Meeks speaks during a press conference before the national championship game against the Villanova Wildcats at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports /
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Apr 4, 2016; Houston, TX, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels forward Justin Jackson (44) shoots the ball against Villanova Wildcats guard Josh Hart (3) during the first half in the championship game of the 2016 NCAA Men
Apr 4, 2016; Houston, TX, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels forward Justin Jackson (44) shoots the ball against Villanova Wildcats guard Josh Hart (3) during the first half in the championship game of the 2016 NCAA Men /

Tulane: G Malik Morgan

Last season Morgan averaged 12.2 points, 5.1 rebounds, and 2.4 assists per game. He also averaged 1.4 steals and 0.4 blocks. The senior guard was the team’s second leading scorer and played almost 32 minutes a contest. He will be counted on to guide this team in Dunleavy Sr. first season.

North Carolina: F Justin Jackson

Last season Jackson averaged 12.2 points, 3.9 rebounds, and 2.8 assists per game. He also averaged 0.6 blocks and 0.4 steals. The junior forward was the team’s fourth leading scorer and played almost 29 minutes a contest. Jackson’s return was a huge gain for the Tar Heels.

His development and rise to stardom will have a huge impact on how far UNC goes this season.

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