The 25 Greatest Games in UNC Basketball History: No. 16 - Jordan steals and slams Virginia in 1983

Posted Jun 15, 2019
The 1983 season began with the Cavaliers ranked No. 1. The Terry Holland-coached squad was led by Ralph Sampson, Rick Carlisle, Othell Wilson, and Craig Robinson. Defending champ UNC was ranked No. 15, having lost James Worthy and Jimmy Black, but they still had Michael Jordan, Sam Perkins, Matt Doherty, Jim Braddock, and Brad Daugherty. (Tar Heel Blog)

Related: Basketball, Basketball Recruiting

Tyler Hansbrough lists four names for UNC Basketball coaching job after Tommy Lloyd extension
UNC's coaching search is one of the most talked-about storylines in college basketball. Tar Heel legend Tyler Hansbrough relayed some of the names he has...
Sat Apr 4, 2026

Video: Locked On Tar Heels - Billy Donovan To UNC?
Isaac Schade is joined by Haise and Pat the Designer from Locked On Bulls, who discuss Coach Donovan’s offensive schemes, his adaptability, player development expertise,...
Sat Apr 4, 2026

UNC is searching for a new men’s basketball coach. Here’s who has to sign off on the new hire.
The president of the UNC System, which oversees all public universities in North Carolina, must give written approval of any contract for the University of...
Fri Apr 3, 2026

Video: Locked On Tar Heels - Tommy Lloyd Staying At Arizona
Tommy Lloyd announced Friday that he has signed a contract extension and will be staying at Arizona. UNC strikes out with its top choice in...
Fri Apr 3, 2026