Brett Friedlander’s Top 10 ACC tournament moments

Posted Mar 11, 2010
5. The Hansbrough strut, 2008: Tyler Hansbrough solidified his reputation as a big-game player by hitting a 10-foot baseline jumper off a rebound to beat Virginia Tech and send the Tar Heels on to an eventual title. Hansbrough punctuated the winning shot with by punching the air with his fists as he strutted down the court with an awkward dance that made him look like some large water bird picking up speed for takeoff. (Wilmington Star News)

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