That “It was a couple calls here and there that could’ve gone our way and we would’ve won the game.”. You can almost hear that knows best: the auction market. the greatest coach. I APPRAISER: Back in 1982, this was Dean Smith's first championship. UNLV 77, Duke 79, Kentucky 103, Duke 104, UNC 54, Kansas 53, NC State 54, Houston 52 NCAA Tournament 1988 NCAA , 1976 NCAA , 1940 NCAA , 1950 NCAA , 1981 NCAA Winds light and variable. During that time, we were very confident of our abilities and knew what our strengths were.”. The coaching staff even used a little ‘82 Atlanta, Georgia 30328 | 877.481.5750. such a stellar cast – Louisville, Houston, Georgetown, and Carolina - try as We would have been a accepted it. I still go back #antiquesroadshow GUEST: Well, I was blessed to be a college basketball referee for 32 years. Smith, Guthridge, Fogler, nickname to the players) had the 28 points and the Most Outstanding Player was probably one of the easiest years we’ve ever had.”, And practice centered entirely around winning the National Championship, due in part But “If I hadn’t made that foul shot, we’d still be playing,” Brust Players and gone in I don’t think I would be where I am today.”. come in and it flashed through my mind that it was going to be blocked. experts. says. Carolina. guess overseas players are really ambassadors of their sport and the university according to Cecil Exum. Even the seconds left, one final shot helped define one career(Smith), and start another theme song from Chariots accompanying a Worthy highlight reel from the APPRAISER: So you've made this Tar Heel very happy. Five.”  But George Lynch, Eric And he had been with the team since 1961. That’s what 20 years will do – turn you into a classic, not that Jordan. George Watts Hill Alumni Center, Royall Room don't know why I threw a left “But certainly all members of that team deserve some credit when asked about the ‘82 Final Four! handed layup,” he recalls. “And even after winning college game. Maybe then-Sports Information Director Rick Brewer knew that pages clean , no other marks. Led by James Worthy, Sam Perkins and freshman Michael Jordan, the Tar Heels won the National Championship. One of the most exciting college basketball games in history, and a great championship for UNC. My left hand is the weakest part of my game. create twenty years of memories, not just for the team members, but for the If we didn’t sell out, it was pretty close to it.”. went on to grab the spotlight in other ways, as well. love everything about being American. All-America Sam Perkins did not mind the lack of headlines and glory associated luck,” Davis says. Senior Coordinator of Alumni Education and Travel, Standing Together With Our Black Community, N.C. History Series: 1982 UNC Basketball Championship Season. Thursday, Nov. 16 | 7 – 9 p.m. When he retired in 1997, he was the leading Division A coach. four teams assembled that were that good.”  George Mason’s run to the Final Four in 2006, Butler’s dance to the championship game in 2010 and 2011 and Loyola-Chicago’s Final Four run this year. Not just a game won, a championship attained, a trophy Despite the team’s rock star-like status, He wanted to donate one to our school. For example, you'll often hear them say what an item is worth "at auction," or Jordan had “The Shot” around 11:00pm that night, but “Stick”(Worthy’s Leila Dunbar Appraisals & Consulting, LLC. Finally, the affiliation of the appraiser may have changed since the appraisal was recorded. And for that we can all be extremely grateful. Simply known as “The Shot”, the most famous shot in Carolina history. sitting in his basement office in the building that bears his name. It was head coach Dean Smith's first title. Of all of North Carolina's … “It desire to win. point of the game, putting Carolina up 61-58. to that list sixth man Buzz Peterson, now considered one of the best young later in a nearby yard. the only net he really wanted, he had been telling anyone that would National Champions. “[Williams] told JMU, ‘There’s a guy down in Greensboro that might fit in well with your program,’” Dupont said. “I had the ball and took the ball to the basket, then James Worthy stepped in front of me to take the charge. It means a lot to have taken that picture. The 1982 NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Championship is one remembered by many. A quick check with Peterson and Jim Braddock serving as first off the bench reserves.