Backcourt Criticism Fuels Joel Berry, Tar Heels

Posted Oct 26, 2016
Joel Berry has heard the criticism directed at the post-Marcus Paige UNC backcourt. He’s seen the tweets suggesting there’s nothing special about the Tar Heels’ perimeter players. That’s why he offered one word in response to a question at the ACC’s Operation Basketball event on Wednesday about how to define UNC’s backcourt: “Underrated.” (Inside Carolina)

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