North Carolina claims ACC title, eyes bigger prize

Posted Mar 4, 2012
For all the handwringing about UNC's non-league losses to UNLV and Kentucky, its 33-point meltdown at Florida State or its late collapse against Duke, the Tar Heels find themselves in an enviable spot at the conclusion of the regular season. They're in prime position to snag one of the final No. 1 seeds in the NCAA tournament if they win the ACC tournament next weekend. (Yahoo! Sports)

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