Video: Unheralded ACC Teams - 2000-01 UNC Men's Basketball

Posted Jun 21, 2021
The 2000-01 UNC basketball team is one of the most overlooked teams in recent ACC history. In Matt Doherty's first season, the Tar Heels finished with a 26-7 record (13-3 ACC). UNC was a No. 2 seed in the NCAA Tournament with two future NBA Draft Picks and future NFL players Ronald Curry and Julius Peppers. Take a look at their highlights.

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