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The 25 Greatest Games in UNC Basketball History: No. 2 - The 1982 National Championship Game

Posted Aug 3, 2019
The 1981-82 North Carolina Tar Heels played like the best team in the nation all season. made the leap to superstar, and sophomore was one of the best big men in the nation. served as a surehanded point guard and leader. was a versatile utility player, and was a superbly efficient freshman. (Tar Heel Blog)

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