It’s March Madness week, which means tons of excitement and decreased productivity.
Yes, most of us are either in school or working jobs, but that doesn’t stop us from gaining emotional highs during the NCAA Tournament. People fill out their brackets, then watch as their picks progress or brackets are busted by Cinderellas.
After missing the Big Dance last year, UNC is back in this year. The Tar Heels won the ACC Regular Season Title, while falling to rival NC State in the tournament championship.
Not only did North Carolina make the NCAA Tournament, but it also holds a Number One seed – in the West Region. Major props to Hubert Davis and his players for the massive turnaround.
As a result of leading UNC to a top seed, Davis is now just one of four coaches in program history to do so.
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— The Tar Heel Story (@tarheelstory) March 18, 2024
Recognize the other coaches on that list? Bill Guthridge advanced North Carolina to the 1998 and 2000 Final Fours, but never won a National Championship.
Dean Smith and Roy Williams aren’t just two of the most legendary coaches in program history, but in all of college basketball.
Smith led UNC to the 1982 and 1983 NCAA Titles, making 11 Final Fours during his 36 years in Chapel Hill. Williams won three titles as the Tar Heels’ head coach – 2005, 2009 and 2017 – while making nine Final Fours in his 18 years leading North Carolina.
Will Hubert be able to turn UNC’s 1-seed into a National Championship?
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