Joel Berry Named 2017 NCAA Final Four's Most Outstanding Player After UNC Win

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Joel Berry II was named the Final Four's Most Outstanding Player after leading North Carolina to a national championship.

The guard scored a game-high 22 points in Monday's win over Gonzaga, helping the Tar Heels come away with a 71-65 win in the national title game.

He also contributed in other ways by tallying six assists, two steals and quality defense throughout the game. His four three-pointers represented the only outside shots for a UNC squad that finished 4-of-27 from beyond the arc.

The junior discussed his performance during the celebration, per March Madness:

While he struggled in Saturday's semifinal win over Oregon with 11 points on 2-of-14 shooting from…