UNC stages a worthy tribute to '57, '82 title teams

Posted Feb 11, 2007

Halftime was the best time Saturday. More than 21,700 fans stayed in their Smith Center seats, admiring and applauding North Carolina's 1957 and 1982 national champions, who were featured on video boards and presented individually at midcourt. Not surprisingly, when Michael Jordan was introduced, the roof raised. He smiled, waved, then stepped back between teammate James Worthy and coach Dean Smith. (Raleigh News & Observer)

Related: Basketball, Basketball Recruiting

Video: Locked On Tar Heels - UNC Basketball Roster Preview - Matt Able
The 2026-27 UNC Basketball roster preview series rolls on as we set our sights on NC State transfer Matt Able. Can he become UNC’s next...
Wed Aug 5, 2026

Cole Anthony To Continue Basketball Career In Australia
Melbourne United has locked in the final piece of the team’s roster for the NBL27 season with the signature of 26-year-old point guard Cole Anthony...
Wed Aug 5, 2026

Video: Locked On Tar Heels - Villanova Transfer Duke Brennan Eyeing UNC Basketball
With Villanova basketball transfer Duke Brennan, a 6'10", 250-pound double-double machine, considering UNC, is a new starting center on the horizon? Isaac Schade discusses how...
Tue Aug 4, 2026

50 years ago, Dean Smith led Team USA to gold
2026 marks the 50th anniversary of Dean Smith’s gold medal run at the 1976 Olympics. The legendary UNC Basketball coach guided the Americans to a...
Tue Aug 4, 2026