Video: Throwback highlight of James Worthy dunk on Sleepy Floyd

Posted Mar 25, 2020
March Madness is canceled for 2020, but past iconic moments in NCAA tournament history live on. One of the most notable highlights resurfaced Saturday afternoon via Twitter, when James Worthy posterized Eric "Sleepy" Floyd during UNC's win over Georgetown in the 1982 national championship. Worthy was the Final Four's Most Outstanding Player. (Inside Carolina)

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