UNC Celebrates in Locker Room After Massive Upset Win Over Duke

Posted Mar 7, 2022
North Carolina players ran into the locker room. Some danced, some yelled, all celebrated. There was senior Leaky Black popping his Carolina blue jersey to the camera and an impromptu mosh pit of sorts in the middle of the room. Coaches and staff members even got in on the action, including Jackie Manuel, Brandon Robinson, and Jeff Lebo. (Inside Carolina)

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