UNC calls off practice to allow players, coaches to vote in battleground state

Steven J. Gaither

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North Carolina is one of the key battleground states in the U.S. presidential election, and even basketball is taking a back seat in the Tar Heel State.

The North Carolina’s men’s basketball team suspended practice Tuesday to allow players and coaches to vote, the school announced.

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It appears UNC guard Joel Berry is exercising his right to vote.

The state of North Carolina is thought to be one of the states up for grabs between Republican nominee Donald Trump and Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton.

Steven J. Gaither