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The last time UNC won the NIT


In 1971, Richard Nixon was president, the United States was involved in a massively unpopular war in Vietnam and on March 27, North Carolina beat Georgia Tech 84-66 to win the National Invitational Tournament. coached a Tar Heel team led by current NBA coach , and to a regular season ACC championship and an 11-3 conference record. (Daily Tar Heel)

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