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Point guard Joel Berry to return to UNC men's basketball team for junior season

UNC guard Joel Berry II (2) dribbles towards the goal during the semi-final game against Syracuse.

UNC guard Joel Berry II (2) dribbles towards the goal during the semi-final game against Syracuse.

After helping lead North Carolina to the national championship game on Monday, Joel Berry hopes to make a return trip to the Final Four next season.

The sophomore point guard will return for his junior season, Inside Carolina reported on Friday morning.

During the 2015-16 season, Berry finished second on the team with 12.8 points per game. He also led the Tar Heels with 3.8 assists per game, 1.5 steals per game and a 38.2 3-point percentage.

He became the first sophomore in program history to earn ACC Tournament MVP honors after averaging 17 points in three tournament games.

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