Berry's absence highlights potential long-term concern for UNC

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by Adam Powell Thursday December 15, 2016

Berry’s absence highlights potential long-term concern for UNC

UNC point guard Joel Berry has missed the team's last two games. (AP Photo)

North Carolina managed to beat Davidson and Tennessee without point guard Joel Berry, but the two games were more difficult than Roy Williams would have preferred.

As Berry recovers from a sprained ankle suffered against Radford on Dec. 4, the Tar Heels might be able to escape with an undefeated record while he’s out. However, his absence is an indication that there could be a bigger issue looming for the team should the junior declare for the NBA Draft a season’s end.

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