Dukies Return to Historic Dean Dome to Tip off NBA Preseason

Posted Sep 30, 2018
Jayson Tatum acknowledged UNC’s tradition, which features six national championships and the launching point for Michael Jordan’s illustrious basketball career. “It’s a real special place, I’m not going to lie,” said Tatum, who nearly attended UNC to play for coach Roy Williams. “They have a lot of history here. A lot of national championships and great players who came here.” (Boston Celtics)

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