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The 16 basketball teams that have a realistic shot at the NCAA Tournament title

Posted Oct 27, 2017
Wild Card: North Carolina - II broke his hand. We don't know what to expect from and . has a lot more on his broad shoulders. Will thrive with more responsibility than he's ever had? Carolina's got some good pieces but everything is going to have to hit like a tuning fork in order for the Tar Heels to repeat. (CBS Sports)

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