Born & Bred: The Quintessential Comeback

Posted Mar 2, 2024
Walter Davis was in the wrong place. Today is the 50th anniversary of UNC's incredible eight points in 17 seconds comeback against Duke on March 2, 1974. It's a celebration of a perfectly orchestrated, completely improbable Tar Heel victory. It's a case study in Dean Smith's late-game management. It includes one of the most famous shots in program history (GoHeels.com)

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