Joel Berry Update

[MWHeels]

It sounds like the Most Outstanding Player of the 2017 NCAA Tournament is very close to returning, possibly for the game against Bucknell on Wednesday. Whether he plays or not, it's still encouraging to know that he's well on his way to getting back to full strength.

https://keepingitheel.com/2017/11/13/unc-basketball-joel-berry-close-to-returning/

 

[Tom79]

Guess Roy doesn't want him practicing too many left handed dunks!

 

[Spacegrass]

I would rest him against Bucknell. Save him for Stanford.

 

[dadika13]

Common with this injury. Hurts like all hell the first week, then it's not too bad.

 

[Tom79]

Bucknell will be a tough game. Another mid major that could upset us or any number of teams.
If he is okay to go from medical staff and he feels no pain, then okay but if any doubt, heck yeah rest him to Stanford.

 

[RP12]

If there is no risk I'd prefer he play at least 15 minutes against Bucknell to be back in some sort of rhythm before the Stanford game. Either way just be well JB!

 

[UNC-75]

Ever since Joel told reporters last year during the championship run that for good luck he always puts his left shoe on first I have been following his lead. I figure if it works for him and the Tar Heels the whom am I to question it. Can’t wait to see him play this year. He will IMO move up considerably in the draft picture.

 

[Steat]

Can't afford to lose home games against inferior teams. Would have a major negative effect on seeding in the Dance. If Berry can go, put him out there and just reduce his minutes.

 

[Heelswin]

JB mucho in tank! Far, far from empty!!!

 

[gauchoheel]

Bucknell will be a tough game. Another mid major that could upset us or any number of teams.
If he is okay to go from medical staff and he feels no pain, then okay but if any doubt, heck yeah rest him to Stanford.

Idk, they lost by 30 to Arkansas. I'd be pretty disappointed if we can't beat them fairly easily.

 

[gary-7]

 

[Archer2]

This is not your typical Bucknell team. We should beat them very handily, even considering Roy's penchant for experimenting with lineups early on.

 

[MWHeels]

This is not your typical Bucknell team. We should beat them very handily, even considering Roy's penchant for experimenting with lineups early on.

Hopefully our young bigs can take advantage of their lack of size in the front court.

 

[Archer2]

We will run them into the ground, a barrage of threes being their only chance.

 

[absolutely nobody]

We will run them into the ground, a barrage of threes being their only chance.

Have you ever seen them play? Zach Thomas and Nana Foulland make up one of the more formidable frontcourts in the country for mid-majors.

 

[WhitePhantoms]

Have you ever seen them play? Zach Thomas and Nana Foulland make up one of the more formidable frontcourts in the country for mid-majors.

Have you seen them play? Almost HALF of their shots come from 3. 48.4% to be exact.

 

[shane023]

Is there any word on Cam Johnson for tonight?

 

[TPFKAPFS]

I haven't seen them play, but if we can't beat them without Nasty our seeding in the tourney might not matter. I say rest him for precaution sake and let it heal fully! Give JF/7th one more game to learn the ropes and so they are ready when needed!

 

[dadika13]

So JB just retweeted Tate Frazier's tweet that said he's back.

TIFWIW.

 

[gauchoheel]

Sounds like Joel is playing today. Excited to see the offense with him out there!

 

[MWHeels]

Great news! I hope Cam is close to coming back as well.

 

[Archer2]

Have you ever seen them play? Zach Thomas and Nana Foulland make up one of the more formidable frontcourts in the country for mid-majors.

You know they lost their exhibition to Towson, lost to Monmouth, and got spanked by Arkansas, right?

 

[gary-7]

So JB just retweeted Tate Frazier's tweet that said he's back.

TIFWIW.

Here's a better indicator:

 

[berens007]

Great news! I hope Cam is close to coming back as well.

Unfortunately we may have to hope he comes back this season, not today, based on today's news. We continue to lead the NCAA in practice injuries