'Wal-Ker Kess-ler' Soaks It In
Posted Feb 28, 2021
When the final seconds ticked off the clock from UNC’s 78-70 victory over No. 11 Florida State at the Smith Center, freshman forward Walker Kessler looked up into the stands and took in the surroundings. He lost himself in the moment, wanting to secure it for years to come. It was special. It was surreal. “Well, it wasn't the empty seats,” he said.
(Tar Heel Illustrated)
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