Video: 1987 UNC vs. UCLA Basketball Alumni Game Highlights

Posted Aug 24, 2023
Behind by 18 points in the second half, UNC Basketball's alumni came back to defeat UCLA’s, 116-111, in the Collegiate Legends Classic charity basketball game in 1987 at Pauley Pavilion. Michael Jordan led all scorers with 18 points. Other Tar Heel alums included Kenny Smith, Phil Ford, James Worthy, Sam Perkins, Bob McAdoo, and more.

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