Podcast: UNC Basketball's 1998 Thriller in the Thriller Dome

Posted Jul 31, 2020
Joey Powell, Sherrell McMillan, and Jon Seiglie of Inside Carolina look back to February 8, 1998, when the Tar Heels and Yellow Jackets met in Atalanta. Led by Shammond Williams' career-high 42 points, UNC beat GT in two overtimes. Michael Brooker shares his recollections on the game and experiences as a member of the team.

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