Lucas: March 29 Flashback

Posted Mar 29, 2020
The buildup prior to the North Carolina-Oklahoma regional final in 2009 was largely focused on the battle between Tyler Hansbrough and Blake Griffin. What we learned that day in Memphis was that Griffin was undoubtedly a very good player, but UNC was a better team. The Tar Heels beat the Sooners soundly, 72-60, to earn a spot in the Final Four in Detroit. (GoHeels.com)

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