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North Carolina Captures 2016 Maui Jim Maui Invitational Title

North Carolina cruised to a fourth Maui Jim Maui Invitational title after defeating Wisconsin 71-56. Joel Berry II, named Tournament Most Valuable Player, scored 22 points. Kennedy Meeks had 15 points and a career-high 16 rebounds before he was named to the All-Tournament team.

The Tar Heels, who faced Chaminade and Oklahoma State in the first two rounds, won by a combined 75 points, and looked like a national title contender. According to Oklahoma State head coach Brad Underwood the Tar Heels are "the best team in the country." The team's previous titles resulted in two national championships and Final Four appearance.

Vitto Brown led Wisconsin with 15 points and Ethan Happ, who also earned All-Tournament accolades, had 13.

All-Tournament Team
Rohndell Goodwin, Chaminade
Kennedy Meeks, North Carolina
Jawun Evans, Oklahoma State
Jalen Adams, UConn
Ethan Happ, Wisconsin

Dr. Sue Wesselkamper Most Valuable Player
Joel Berry II, North Carolina

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