2017 champion Kennedy Meeks speaks on UNC's 2022 Final Four appearance

Posted Apr 1, 2022
In 2017, with less than 20 seconds left in the national title game, Kennedy Meeks blocked a shot by Gonzaga's Nigel Williams-Goss. With the help of this critical play, UNC would win its sixth national title, defeating Gonzaga 71-65. Meeks spoke about his tournament experience as well as his advice to this year’s UNC team ahead of the Final Four. (Daily Tar Heel)

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