East region reset: North Carolina still on top, but unconvincing

Posted Mar 21, 2016
There’s plenty of reason to buy stock in UNC. Its front line, led by forwards Isaiah Hicks, Brice Johnson and Kennedy Meeks, remains one of the best in basketball. The frontcourt has taken pressure off a well-rounded backcourt featuring guards Marcus Paige and Joel Berry Jr. But keep an eye on the Tar Heels’ inability to put together a 40-minute game. (Sports Illustrated)

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