‘The Tournament’ spotlights UNC’s memorable 1975 ACC title behind Phil Ford

Posted Feb 21, 2022
The Tar Heels’ run to the 1975 ACC Tournament title in Phil Ford’s freshman year was memorable. UNC beat reigning NCAA champion N.C. State in the championship game 70–66 as Ford ran the Four Corners. The 1975 tournament is one of the main focuses of the ACC Network documentary "The Tournament" in Episode 5, which debuts at 9 p.m. Monday. (Tar Heel Tribune)

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