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Tar Heels' road to Houston paved by Johnson and Paige decisions to stay


The turning point of this Final Four run for UNC dates back to the end of last season. Only a few days after the 2014-15 Tar Heels completed a so-so (by Carolina standards) 26-12 record with a 79-72 loss to Wisconsin in the West Regional semifinals, then juniors and opted to return to school over pursuing professional careers. (WRAL Sports Fan)

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