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The North Carolina Tar Heels have won six NCAA championships (1957, 1982, 1993, 2005, 2009, and 2017) in addition to a 1924 Helms Athletic Foundation title (retroactive). The Tar Heels won their first NCAA Championship in 1957, beating Wilt Chamberlain and Kansas, 54–53, in triple overtime. Their most recent championship was in 2017, when they beat the Gonzaga Bulldogs 71-65.
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| Number of NCAA Championships won by UNC Basketball | 6 |
| Years in which UNC Basketball won the NCAA Championship | 1957, 1982, 1993, 2005, 2009, 2017 |
| Total number of NCAA Division I team national championships won by UNC | 52 |
| Number of ACC regular-season titles won by UNC | 17 |
| Number of ACC tournaments won by UNC | 13 |
| Number of Final Four appearances by UNC | 21 |
| Number of Title games played by UNC | 12 |
| Number of Sweet Sixteen berths for UNC (since 1975) | 31 |
| Number of NCAA tournament matchups won by UNC | 134 |
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Dean Smith's NCAA wins
Dean Smith was an American collegiate basketball coach at the University of North Carolina from 1961 to 1997. He led the Tar Heels to 11 Final Four appearances and two NCAA championship wins in 1982 and 1993.
Smith's first NCAA Tournament win was in March 1967, when North Carolina beat Princeton. In the 1967 NCAA University Division basketball tournament, UNC beat Boston College to advance to Smith's first Final Four, where they lost to Dayton in the national semifinal. Smith's first national championship came with his 1981–82 team, which included future NBA stars such as Michael Jordan, James Worthy, and Sam Perkins. In 1993, Smith won his second NCAA championship when North Carolina beat Michigan 77–71.
Smith retired in 1997 with 879 wins, which was the most in NCAA Division I men's basketball at the time. During his tenure, North Carolina won or shared 17 ACC regular-season titles and won 13 ACC tournaments. Smith was one of only three coaches to have led teams to an Olympic gold medal, an NIT championship, and an NCAA championship. He was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame in 1983.
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1957 NCAA Championship
The University of North Carolina Tar Heels men's basketball team has won six NCAA championships, the first of which was in 1957. The 1957 NCAA University Division Basketball Championship Game took place on March 23, 1957, between the North Carolina Tar Heels and the Kansas Jayhawks at the Municipal Auditorium in Kansas City, Missouri. The Tar Heels won the game 54-53 in triple overtime, securing their first NCAA Men's Basketball National Championship.
The Tar Heels were led by coach Frank McGuire, and the team included players like Lennie Rosenbluth, who led all tournament scorers with 140 points and was named the 1957 Helms Foundation Player of the Year. The Tar Heels had an impressive season, finishing undefeated at 32-0. They survived numerous close games during the regular season, the conference tournament, and the national semifinal against Michigan State, which they also won in triple overtime.
The 1957 championship game attracted heavy media attention, with over ten television stations and sixty-three news reporters in attendance. It was the first televised basketball contest in North Carolina, and a local television producer, Castleman D. Chesley, broadcast the game in North Carolina on five stations. The game was also pivotal in basketball becoming a craze in the state.
The Tar Heels' victory over the Jayhawks, led by Wilt Chamberlain, was a close contest. The Tar Heels jumped out to an early lead in the first half, but the Jayhawks fought back, taking the lead in the second half. The game went into overtime, with each team scoring a basket in the first overtime and neither team scoring in the second due to a lack of offensive execution. In the third overtime, the Tar Heels pulled ahead, and Joe Quigg made two free throws in the closing seconds to secure the victory.
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1993 NCAA Championship
The University of North Carolina (UNC) men's basketball team has won six NCAA championships, including the 1993 NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Championship game. This game took place on April 5, 1993, between the North Carolina Tar Heels and the Michigan Wolverines at the Louisiana Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana. The Tar Heels defeated the Wolverines 77-71, claiming their third national championship.
This victory marked the second national championship for legendary coach Dean Smith, who had previously won with UNC in 1982. Smith's leadership guided UNC to two national championships and 11 Final Four appearances. The 1993 championship game was particularly significant for Smith as it silenced critics and reinforced his legacy.
The 1993 Tar Heels team featured standout players such as Donald Williams, who was named the NCAA basketball tournament Most Outstanding Player. Williams scored 25 points in the championship game, showcasing his talent and contribution to the team's success.
UNC's victory in the 1993 NCAA Tournament was not without its challenges. They faced tough competition from teams like Kansas and Michigan, ultimately prevailing in close games. This win also represented the third consecutive national championship for the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC), highlighting the dominance of basketball programs within that conference during that era.
The 1993 NCAA Championship game holds a significant place in UNC basketball history, as it marked a return to the forefront after Duke's recent consecutive championships. This win also contributed to UNC's overall success in college basketball, solidifying their reputation as one of the most accomplished programs in the sport.
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2005 NCAA Championship
The University of North Carolina (UNC) Tar Heels men's basketball team has won six NCAA championships, in 1957, 1982, 1993, 2005, 2009, and 2017. This does not include their 1924 Helms Athletic Foundation title, which was retroactively awarded.
The 2005 NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Championship game was played on April 4, 2005, at the Edward Jones Dome in St. Louis, Missouri. It was the first championship game since 1999 to be played between two number-one seeds: the Chicago Regional Champion, overall #1-seed Illinois, and the Syracuse Regional Champion, #1-seeded North Carolina.
North Carolina took a 40-27 lead at halftime, and Illinois struggled to mount a comeback. The Tar Heels won the game 75-70, claiming their fourth national championship and their first under coach Roy Williams. It was also Williams' first national championship.
Illinois had entered the game with the chance to set an NCAA record for most wins in a season, but they fell short, tying the 1998-99 Duke team with 37 wins. North Carolina showcased its raw talent, with six players going on to be drafted by the NBA, while four Illinois players would be selected in future drafts.
UNC's road to the championship game began in the Syracuse Regionals, where they defeated Oakland 96-68 in the first round. Sean May dominated the second round with a double-double, with 24 points and 17 rebounds, and Marvin Williams also achieved a double-double with 20 points and 15 rebounds, leading UNC to beat Iowa State. They then faced Villanova in the Sweet Sixteen, holding them off 67-66 to advance to the Elite Eight.
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2009 NCAA Championship
The University of North Carolina Tar Heels men's basketball team has won six NCAA championships, including one in 2009. The 2009 NCAA Division I men's basketball championship game was played on April 6, 2009, at Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan, between the No. 1-seeded North Carolina Tar Heels and the No. 2-seeded Michigan State Spartans. The Tar Heels won the game 89-72, claiming their fifth NCAA championship title and second under coach Roy Williams.
The 2009 championship game was a rematch of Basketbowl II from the 2008 ACC-Big Ten Challenge, in which North Carolina defeated Michigan State 98-63. North Carolina entered the 2009 tournament as the favourites and cruised to victory, winning every game by at least 12 points and with an average margin of victory of 20.2 points. Tyler Hansbrough, Wayne Ellington, and Ty Lawson led the scoring for North Carolina in the championship game, with 18, 19, and 21 points, respectively.
North Carolina's road to the championship game began with a dominant performance against Radford, as they won 101-58. Tyler Hansbrough and Wayne Ellington led the scoring with 22 and 25 points, respectively. In the second round, North Carolina beat LSU 84-70, with Ty Lawson scoring 23 points. They then defeated Gonzaga 98-77 in the Sweet Sixteen, with Hansbrough scoring 24 points and grabbing 10 rebounds. In the Elite Eight, the Tar Heels beat Oklahoma 72-60, with Lawson leading the scoring with 19 points.
In the Final Four, North Carolina beat Villanova 83-69 to advance to the championship game. Hansbrough had a double-double with 18 points and 11 rebounds, while Lawson and Ellington added 22 and 20 points, respectively. North Carolina's victory over Michigan State in the championship game completed their redemption from a year prior, when they lost in the title game to Villanova on a buzzer beater.
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Frequently asked questions
UNC has won six NCAA championships in 1957, 1982, 1993, 2005, 2009, and 2017. They also won a 1924 Helms Athletic Foundation title (retroactive).
Dean Smith led the Tar Heels to two national championships in 1982 and 1993. Roy Williams won four national titles in 2005, 2009, and 2017, and his third title in 2012.
UNC has won a record 134 NCAA tournament matchups, advancing to 31 Sweet Sixteen berths and 21 Final Fours.
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