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Sweet 16 Game Thread: No. 3 Wisconsin Badgers vs. No. 15 North Carolina Tar Heels

Beating North Carolina is a tall task which requires Wisconsin to step its game up another notch tonight in Los Angeles. We might even see the return of Traevon Jackson.

By Phil Mitten

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Graphic: Phil Mitten
Graphic: Phil Mitten

Projected Starting Lineups

Wisconsin Pos. North Carolina
Frank Kaminsky, Jr. C Kennedy Meeks, So.
Nigel Hayes, So. F Brice Johnson, Jr.
Sam Dekker, Jr. F Justin Jackson, Fr.
Josh Gasser, Sr. G J.P. Tokoto, Jr.
Bronson Koenig, So. G Marcus Paige, Jr.

KenPom win probability: 72% (74-68 W) 63 possessions

Broadcast Info

TV: TBS (Kevin Harlan, Reggie Miller, Dan Bonner, Rachel Nichols)
Radio: Badger Radio Network (Matt Lepay, Mike Lucas), Sirius/XM ch. 84

Links you might like:

* What foul? Wisconsin meticulously trained to avoid unnecessary whistles (SI.com)
* In quest for Final Four, Wisconsin can play and is playful (USA Today)
* Don't Run on Roy: A look at North Carolina and pace (Tar Heel Blog)

Game Notes: Wisconsin | North Carolina

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