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First Round/South Region

North Carolina vs VCU

11VCU
Winner
Medium Confidence
UPSET
North CarolinaVCU
Seed#6#11
Record21-1127-7
RegionSouthSouth

UNC lost Caleb Wilson (19.8 ppg, 9.4 rpg) to a broken thumb. Without their best player, the Tar Heels are vulnerable. VCU is 27-7 and has March pedigree — they made the 2011 Final Four as an 11-seed from the First Four.

Key Factors

  • UNC missing Wilson (19.8/9.4)
  • VCU 27-7
  • VCU 2011 Final Four pedigree