Top 30 UNC Basketball Teams Of All-Time: No. 12 - 1971-72

Posted Jun 19, 2020
Dean Smith broke from his policy of not bringing in junior college transfers prior to the 1971-72 season because he had a major need in the post when big man Tom McMillan changed his mind at the last minute and went to Maryland. So, Smith brought in junior college transfer Bob McAdoo, and the move completed a team that advanced to the Final Four. (Tar Heel Illustrated)

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