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UNC Basketball: Wolfpack vs. Tar Heels game preview

By Brandon Griffin

Jan 3, 2017; Clemson, SC, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels guard Joel Berry II (2) drives to the basket while being defended by Clemson Tigers forward Donte Grantham (15) during the second half at Littlejohn Coliseum. Tar Heels won 89-86 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Joshua S. Kelly-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 3, 2017; Clemson, SC, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels guard Joel Berry II (2) drives to the basket while being defended by Clemson Tigers forward Donte Grantham (15) during the second half at Littlejohn Coliseum. Tar Heels won 89-86 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Joshua S. Kelly-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jan 3, 2017; Clemson, SC, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels guard Joel Berry II (2) drives to the basket while being defended by Clemson Tigers guard Marcquise Reed (2) during the second half at Littlejohn Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Joshua S. Kelly-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 3, 2017; Clemson, SC, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels guard Joel Berry II (2) drives to the basket while being defended by Clemson Tigers guard Marcquise Reed (2) during the second half at Littlejohn Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Joshua S. Kelly-USA TODAY Sports /

NC State: G Dennis Smith Jr

Smith has been every bit the number four player in the freshman class. The point guard leads his team in points and assists, as well as steals.

He is also coming off a triple double against a Virginia Tech team that beat Duke. UNC has had it’s struggles with guards who can score.

Smith is one of those guards and could be in for a career game in what will probably be his only trip to Chapel Hill.

North Carolina: G Joel Berry II

Berry just had a career high in points against Clemson and the Tar Heels needed everyone of them to win that game. In the second half Berry was on fire. He hit multiple threes and not only pulled the Tar Heels back from a deficit but helped establish a lead. ‘

UNC needs Berry at his best in order to win ball games. With the matchup against Smith, this could be a point guard battle for the ages.

The one that gets the upperhand probably helps his team win the ball game.

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