The 15 Best Teams That Did Not Win the NCAA Tournament

Posted Apr 9, 2021
5. 1984 North Carolina Tar Heels (28–3, 14–0 ACC): On paper, this was Dean Smith's most talented team. National player of the year Michael Jordan, Sam Perkins, Brad Daugherty, and Kenny Smith headlined a loaded roster, while Roy Williams, Bill Guthridge and Eddie Fogler were assistants for a UNC team that lost to Indiana in the Sweet 16. (Athlon Sports)

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