Ranking the starters left in the NCAA Tournament

Posted Mar 28, 2017
1. Joel Berry II, North Carolina: For my money, Berry is the most important player for UNC. Justin Jackson deservedly was named ACC Player of the Year. But UNC goes as Berry goes. When he is at his best, the Tar Heels are at their best, and the Tar Heels are going to need to be at their best if they are going to run through Oregon and whoever comes out of the other bracket. (NBC Sports)

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