CBS Sports' College Basketball Player of the Year Race Posted Dec 6, 2016 8. Joel Berry (North Carolina): Berry has taken a leadership role in UNC's program and mostly been fantastic. He's averaging 14.8 points, 4.7 assists and 3.8 rebounds for the Tar Heels, who are 8-1 and ranked sixth in the Top 25 (and one). He's dealing with an ankle injury now that will keep him out of Wednesday's game with Davidson Wildcats. (CBS Sports)