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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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Three Questions

Jan 3, 2017; Clemson, SC, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels forward Kennedy Meeks (3) gets the rebound 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 forward Kennedy Meeks (3) gets the rebound 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 /

Will Theo Pinson play?

Theo Pinson may be returning. His return will have an impact on the Tar Heels style of play. It is probably the biggest question not just for this game but this season.

If he is ready, let’s get him out there. If he isn’t this question can wait ’til next time.

Should Kennedy Meeks start?

At the end of the Clemson game, Kennedy said something to the Clemson bench. I don’t know what he said, but it infuriated coach Brad Brownell. He said something to Roy and Roy said he would take care of it.

Again I don’t know what Kennedy said, but Roy Williams has a chance to set himself apart from his counterpart in Durham. After Coach K fumbled the whole Grayson Allen thing, Roy could take a stand and bench Kennedy to start this game. Not sit him for the game, just don’t let him start.

Roy has class. A move like this not only shows it but shows how little Coach K currently has. There is nothing wrong with teaching these kids discipline. We will see if Coach Roy Williams agrees.

Can the Tar Heels hold on to the ball?

If you haven’t heard, UNC has turned the ball over 38 times in two conference games this season. That’s a lot. The 19 turnovers per game would lead the nation and is  six more per game than the Tar Heels were averaging during the non conference season.

Joel Berry II is responsible for 11 of those including a big one near the end of regulation that almost cost the Tar Heels the ball game. If UNC doesn’t fix this problem, wins will not be plentiful this season.

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