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UNC Basketball: Seventh Woods and the value of a backup point guard

Point guard is a demanding position. Running the offense, leading the defense, acting as a liasion to the referees, handling the rock every single trip up the court, and being responsible for keeping the rest of the team rowing in the same direction can be stressful. If your team relies on your scoring prowess to remain competitive, that adds another wrinkle to a position that has overwhelemed the most well-intentioned of players. Even for seniors with a 13-2 record in the NCAA Tournament.

Berry’s Burden

Much is being made of Joel Berry II’s current workload.