Big brands and a big underdog in East at March Madness

Posted Mar 24, 2022
Now, comes a matchup between North Carolina and UCLA. The Tar Heels are 1-1 against the Bruins in the NCAA Tournament. The loss came in a Dean Smith vs. John Wooden coaching showdown in the 1968 title game. "I know all about the Carolina way. I have great reverence for their program and the history of their program," Bruins coach Mick Cronin said. (Associated Press)

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