The 25 Greatest Games in UNC Basketball History: No. 2 - The 1982 National Championship Game

Posted Aug 3, 2019
The 1981-82 North Carolina Tar Heels played like the best team in the nation all season. James Worthy made the leap to superstar, and sophomore Sam Perkins was one of the best big men in the nation. Jimmy Black served as a surehanded point guard and leader. Matt Doherty was a versatile utility player, and Michael Jordan was a superbly efficient freshman. (Tar Heel Blog)

Related: Basketball, Basketball Recruiting

UNC Men's Basketball Welcomes Virginia Saturday - Pregame Notes
North Carolina has won three of its last four basketball games as it prepares to host Virginia on Saturday at 4 p.m. on ESPN2. UNC...
Sat Feb 22, 2025

Can Virginia keep its road magic at UNC on Saturday?
UNC, a 10.5-point favorite, is still hoping to qualify for the NCAA Tournament, but has its work cut out, considering the Heels are 1-10 against...
Sat Feb 22, 2025

North Carolina Basketball vs. Virginia: Three Things to Watch
Sometimes a fork in the road moment comes out of nowhere. This UNC team had been muddling along this season, no-showing against Clemson and Duke...
Sat Feb 22, 2025

Hubert Davis says ‘nothing has changed,’ UNC basketball still plans to hire general manager
UNC basketball coach Hubert Davis says "nothing has changed" in regards to the Tar Heels adding a general manager. "I addressed it during the radio...
Sat Feb 22, 2025