1982 NCAA Division I men's basketball championship game

Men's college basketball tournament game 1982 NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament June 2020 June 2020 1982 NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Tournament Championship Game ncg NCAA primary logo 1980.svg March 29, 1982 1981–1982 Georgetown University Georgetown Hoyas 28–6 Big East 6 7 John Thompson 32 30 University of North Carolina North Carolina Tar Heels 31–2 ACC 1 1 Dean Smith 31 32 Louisiana Superdome New Orleans, Louisiana 61,612Great Final Four moments https://www.espn.com/classic/s/Final_four_great_games.html November 19, 2003 December 23, 2013 ESPN Classic ESPN Internet Ventures https://web.archive.org/web/20100205050354/http://espn.go.com/classic/s/Final_four_great_games.html February 5, 2010 live2007–08 Men's Basketball Yearbook http://www.goheels.com/fls/3350/old_site/pdf/m-baskbl/history08.pdf?SPID=12965&DB_OEM_ID=3350 December 9, 2014 University of North Carolina 111 pdf https://web.archive.org/web/20141127093836/http://www.goheels.com/fls/3350/old_site/pdf/m-baskbl/history08.pdf?SPID=12965&DB_OEM_ID=3350 November 27, 2014 dead North Carolina by 1.5Donald Huff https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/sports/1982/03/29/georgetown-n-carolina-on-the-eve-of-a-dream/3f0e33c7-5ebc-4b0f-8dcc-7fee5a4cbe9b/ Georgetown, N. Carolina: On the Eve of a Dream Washington Post March 29, 1982 December 15, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20160129002735/https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/sports/1982/03/29/georgetown-n-carolina-on-the-eve-of-a-dream/3f0e33c7-5ebc-4b0f-8dcc-7fee5a4cbe9b/ January 29, 2016 live John Dabrow, Bobby Dibler & Hank NicholsThe Final Four http://fs.ncaa.org/Docs/stats/m_final4/2014/1FinalFour.pdf 2014 December 9, 2014 20 2014 NCAA Men's Final Four Records NCAA https://web.archive.org/web/20141212023204/http://fs.ncaa.org/Docs/stats/m_final4/2014/1FinalFour.pdf December 12, 2014 live James Worthy, North Carolina CBS 21.5 Gary Bender and Billy Packer 1981 1983 The 1982 NCAA Division I men's basketball championship game took place on Monday, March 29, between the North Carolina Tar Heels and Georgetown Hoyas at the Louisiana Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana. The match-up was the final one of the forty-fourth consecutive NCAA tournament organized by the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) to crown a national champion for men's basketball at the Division I level. Head coach John Thompson and the Georgetown Hoyas entered the game ranked sixth in the final AP Poll (released three weeks earlier), with an overall record of 28–6. The Hoyas were led by first-team All-American Eric Floyd and 7 ft 2 on in freshman Patrick Ewing. In the midst of a 15-game winning streak, the North Carolina Tar Heels entered the championship game at 31–2 after defeating the Houston Cougars in the national semifinal. The Dean Smith-led North Carolina Tar Heels were anchored by junior and first–team All-American James Worthy. The game was televised by CBS across the United States, which attracted over 17 million viewers. Georgetown jumped out to an early 12–8 lead, with all eight of North Carolina's points coming from goaltending infractions by Ewing. The Hoyas entered halftime ahead 32–31. The teams traded the lead multiple times in the closing minutes of the second half. Following a turnover by Matt Doherty, Georgetown took the lead 62–61 courtesy of a jump shot from Floyd. During the ensuing possession, North Carolina freshman Michael Jordan hit a go-ahead basket with 15 seconds remaining to give the Tar Heels a one-point advantage. The Tar Heels won their second NCAA men's basketball national championship, with their first coming in 1957. Worthy was named the Most Outstanding Player for his efforts throughout the tournament. After losing in his first three national title game appearances – something many had openly criticized him over – coach Smith won his first national championship as a head coach. Ewing helped lead the Hoyas back to the national title game in 1984 and 1985, where they won it all in 1984. Both talented freshmen, Ewing and Jordan, went on to become National Players of the Year before leaving college to play professional basketball. Background Georgetown Hoyas 1981–82 Georgetown Hoyas men's basketball team thumb|left|170px|Georgetown coach John Thompson (left) managed to sign high-school basketball standout Patrick Ewing (right). Here, both pictured with President Ronald Reagan in November 1984 John Thompson was in the midst of his tenth season as head coach of the Georgetown Hoyas as the team entered the national championship game. Before the season, Thompson made headlines when he signed top recruit, Patrick Ewing over several other top name schools,Dan Devine https://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nba-ball-dont-lie/ku-klux-klan-rally-kept-patrick-ewing-going-221522599.html A Ku Klux Klan rally kept Patrick Ewing from going to the University of North Carolina Yahoo! Sports Yahoo Sports - NBC Sports Network, Stats LLC, Opta. June 13, 2013 December 9, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20131024032211/http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nba-ball-dont-lie/ku-klux-klan-rally-kept-patrick-ewing-going-221522599.html October 24, 2013 live along with Anthony Jones, Ralph Dalton, Elvado Smith, and Bill Martin.Daley Steve Georgetown's Ewing isn't cut from the J.R. mold Chicago Tribune 59 Tribune Publishing Company LLC July 19, 1981 http://archives.chicagotribune.com/1981/07/29/page/59 December 9, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141212054843/http://archives.chicagotribune.com/1981/07/29/page/59/article/georgetowns-ewing-isnt-cut-from-the-j-r-mold/ December 12, 2014 livehttps://www.nytimes.com/1981/11/22/sports/north-carolina-gets-top-billing-but-not-by-much.html?pagewanted=all North Carolina Gets Top Billing, But Not By Much The New York Times November 22, 1981 December 9, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141212055717/http://www.nytimes.com/1981/11/22/sports/north-carolina-gets-top-billing-but-not-by-much.html?pagewanted=all December 12, 2014 livehttp://newspapers.bc.edu/cgi-bin/bostonsh?a=d&d=bcheights19811207.2.65# Big East Preview The Heights 20 LXI 42 Heights, Inc. December 7, 1981 December 9, 2014 Georgetown was named by some voters as the number one team in the nation in the preseason polls due to its highly touted recruiting class. The Hoyas' starting lineup was Eric Smith, Eric Floyd, and Fred Brown as guards, Mike Hancock in the forward position, and Ewing at center. The Georgetown Hoyas participated in the Great Alaska Shootout to start the 1981–82 season. The Hoyas lost their opening game to Southwestern Louisiana 70–61 after playing a sloppy game.Georgetown, Ohio State Upset In Alaska Shootout 12–B Sarasota Herald-Tribune UPI November 29, 1981 https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=1755&dat=19811129&id=2cYyAAAAIBAJ&pg=4572,7072311 September 6, 2010 After winning the following game against Alaska–Anchorage 77–67,http://www.goseawolves.com/downloads1/13557.pdf?ATCLID=657253&SPSID=61511&SPID=6647 Carrs/Safeway Great Alaska Shootout November 12, 2018 https://web.archive.org/web/20181112101427/http://www.goseawolves.com/downloads1/13557.pdf?ATCLID=657253&SPSID=61511&SPID=6647 November 12, 2018 live the Hoyas lost 47–46 to Ohio State in their final tournament game.Georgetown loses again in Alaska Shootout 29 Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Associated Press November 30, 1981 https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=1129&dat=19811130&id=J9VRAAAAIBAJ&pg=5343,6104663 September 6, 2010 Georgetown then began a thirteen-game win streak,https://www.nytimes.com/1982/01/14/sports/georgetown-beats-seton-hall-62-60-for-13th-in-row.html Georgetown Beats Seton Hall, 62-60, For 13th In Row Malcolm Moran The New York Times January 14, 1982 December 9, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141212160348/http://www.nytimes.com/1982/01/14/sports/georgetown-beats-seton-hall-62-60-for-13th-in-row.html December 12, 2014 live which was followed by losing three straight to three conference opponents.https://www.nytimes.com/1982/03/22/sports/georgetown-riding-a-confident-road.html Georgetown Riding A Confident Road Frank Litsky The New York Times March 22, 1982 December 9, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141212160927/http://www.nytimes.com/1982/03/22/sports/georgetown-riding-a-confident-road.html December 12, 2014 live The Hoyas then finished the regular season with nine more wins and one loss,1981–82 Georgetown Hoyas Schedule and Results sports-reference.com Sports Reference LLC https://www.sports-reference.com/cbb/schools/georgetown/1982-schedule.html December 9, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141212161915/http://www.sports-reference.com/cbb/schools/georgetown/1982-schedule.html December 12, 2014 live which was good enough to finish second in the Big East regular season standings.1981–82 Big East Conference Season Summary sports-reference.com Sports Reference LLC https://www.sports-reference.com/cbb/conferences/big-east/1982.html December 9, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141207050542/http://www.sports-reference.com/cbb/conferences/big-east/1982.html December 7, 2014 live The Hoyas won their first two games of the Big East tournament by a collective margin of 29 points and advanced to the championship game against the Villanova Wildcats. The two teams were tied 33–33 at halftime, but the Hoyas changed their defense from zone to man-to-man to start the second half.https://www.nytimes.com/1982/03/07/sports/big-east-crown-to-georgetown.html Big East Crown to Georgetown Malcolm Moran The New York Times March 7, 1982 December 9, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141212162818/http://www.nytimes.com/1982/03/07/sports/big-east-crown-to-georgetown.html December 12, 2014 live This proved effective as they were able to force turnovers and shoot well from the field, which led them to win 72–54. The Georgetown Hoyas won the Big East tournament and also, a bid to the NCAA Tournament. In the first round of the NCAA Tournament, Georgetown faced Wyoming and won 51–43.https://www.nytimes.com/1982/03/14/sports/georgetown-n-carolina-gain-hoyas-overcome-foul-problems.html Georgetown, N. Carolina Gain; Hoyas Overcome Foul Problems Gordon S. White Jr. The New York Times March 14, 1982 December 9, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141212163920/http://www.nytimes.com/1982/03/14/sports/georgetown-n-carolina-gain-hoyas-overcome-foul-problems.html December 12, 2014 live The Hoyas then beat the Fresno State Bulldogs by eighteen, after leading by five at halftime, to advance to the regional finals.https://www.nytimes.com/1982/03/19/sports/ala-birmingham-ousts-virginia-georgetown-gains-fresno-state-falls-58-40-oregon.html Georgetown Gains; Fresno State Falls, 58-40 - Oregon State Routs Idaho Frank Litsky The New York Times March 19, 1982 December 9, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141212164103/http://www.nytimes.com/1982/03/19/sports/ala-birmingham-ousts-virginia-georgetown-gains-fresno-state-falls-58-40-oregon.html December 12, 2014 live Georgetown faced off against Oregon State in the regional final.https://www.nytimes.com/1982/03/21/sports/georgetown-louisville-in-final-four-hovas-better-oregon-state-by-69-45.html Georgetown, Louisville In Final Four; Hoyas Better Oregon State By 69-45 Frank Litsky The New York Times March 21, 1982 December 9, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141212164254/http://www.nytimes.com/1982/03/21/sports/georgetown-louisville-in-final-four-hovas-better-oregon-state-by-69-45.html December 12, 2014 live In the game, the Hoyas shot very well from the field, setting the tournament record for field goal percentage in a game, 77.4%, en route to the 69–45 victory.https://www.nytimes.com/1982/03/28/sports/north-carolina-and-georgetown-reach-final-louisville-bows-50-46.html North Carolina and Georgetown Reach Final; Louisville Bows, 50-46 Malcolm Moran The New York Times March 28, 1982 December 9, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141212164947/http://www.nytimes.com/1982/03/28/sports/north-carolina-and-georgetown-reach-final-louisville-bows-50-46.html December 12, 2014 live In the national semifinal against Louisville, both teams shot very poorly. The two teams traded the lead several times throughout the first half, but after three minutes into the second half, Georgetown gained the lead and never relinquished it. The Hoyas used defense to maintain their lead and set the pace of the game, which they won 50–46. This was Georgetown's second appearance in the national championship game. They previously made it in 1943, where they lost to Wyoming. North Carolina Tar Heels 1981–82 North Carolina Tar Heels men's basketball team alt=|thumb|Jordan hitting the game winning shot over the University of Georgetown men's basketball team, led by Patrick Ewing, to win the game. The North Carolina Tar Heels were coached by Dean Smith, who was in his twenty–first season as head coach of the Tar Heels. This was Smith's fourth national championship game appearance as the coach of North Carolina, after losing in 1968, 1977, and 1981.http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/tar-heels-win-ncaa-basketball-championship Tar Heels win NCAA basketball championship History.com A&E Television Networks, LLC. December 9, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140705024338/http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/tar-heels-win-ncaa-basketball-championship July 5, 2014 liveGordon S. White Jr. https://www.nytimes.com/1981/03/31/sports/indiana-defeats-north-carolina-63-50-for-ncaa-title.html Indiana Defeats North Carolina, 63-50, For N.C.A.A. Title The New York Times Associated Press March 31, 1981 December 9, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141212052600/http://www.nytimes.com/1981/03/31/sports/indiana-defeats-north-carolina-63-50-for-ncaa-title.html December 12, 2014 live Coach Smith entered the 1981 regular season with what he called the "best class he ever had" to that point in his career with: Buzz Peterson, Warren Martin, Michael Jordan, Lynwood Robinson, and John Brownlee.Black Fowler 2006 103 His North Carolina team was named by many as the preseason number one and the favorite to win the national title. North Carolina's starting line up consisted of Jimmy Black and Jordan at the guard positions, Matt Doherty and James Worthy in at forward, and Sam Perkins as starting center.25 years later ... 10 Ellensburg Daily Record UPI March 30, 1982 https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=860&dat=19820330&id=QIdUAAAAIBAJ&pg=5945,7001038 September 6, 2010 North Carolina opened their 1981–82 campaign with a win against Kansas at a neutral site in Charlotte, North Carolina.https://www.nytimes.com/1981/11/29/sports/no-headline-111037.html N. Carolina Tops Kansas, 74-67 The New York Times Associated Press November 29, 1981 December 9, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141213154420/http://www.nytimes.com/1981/11/29/sports/no-headline-111037.html December 13, 2014 live After winning five more games, the Tar Heels entered the Cable Car Classic.Black Fowler 2006 55 Behind Perkins' 23 points, the Tar Heels managed to win the game, despite being taken to overtime.Black Fowler 2006 56https://www.nytimes.com/1981/12/29/sports/n-carolina-wins-in-overtime.html N. Carolina Wins In Overtime The New York Times Associated Press December 29, 1981 December 9, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141213155230/http://www.nytimes.com/1981/12/29/sports/n-carolina-wins-in-overtime.html December 13, 2014 live North Carolina advanced to the tournament final where the defeated Santa Clara.Black Fowler 2006 56 Wake Forest defeated North Carolina, who was playing without Perkins due to illness, to hand them their first loss of the season.Black Fowler 2006 63https://www.nytimes.com/1982/01/22/sports/north-carolina-is-upset.html North Carolina Upset The New York Times Associated Press January 22, 1982 December 9, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141213160833/http://www.nytimes.com/1982/01/22/sports/north-carolina-is-upset.html December 13, 2014 live The Tar Heels won three more games before losing to Virginia, where they trailed the whole game.Black Fowler 2006 65 North Carolina won the remaining games of its regular season.Black Fowler 2006 73 The team won the ACC tournament by narrowly defeating Virginia in tournament's championship game, 47–45.Black Fowler 2006 79–80 North Carolina edged James Madison 52–50 in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.https://www.nytimes.com/1982/03/14/sports/georgetown-n-carolina-gain-memphis-state-tops-wake-forest.html Georgetown, N. Carolina Gain; Memphis State Tops Wake Forest The New York Times Associated Press March 14, 1982 December 9, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141213160543/http://www.nytimes.com/1982/03/14/sports/georgetown-n-carolina-gain-memphis-state-tops-wake-forest.html December 13, 2014 liveBlack Fowler 2006 84 The Tar Heels beat Alabama in the succeeding round to advance to the regional final against Villanova.Black Fowler 2006 85 North Carolina advanced to the Final Four with a 70–60 over Villanova as each starter scored over ten points.Black Fowler 2006 87 In the national semifinal, North Carolina was pitted against Houston. The Tar Heels opened the game with a 14–0 run. Houston overcame the deficit and tied the game at 29 just a few minutes before the half. Coming out of halftime, North Carolina went on a 7–2 run and eventually won the game 68–63 after stalling for a significant period of time. Team rosters + 1981–82 Georgetown Hoyas rosterNo.NamePositionHeightWeightClass 10 Kurt Kaull G 6-3 185 Jr. 11 Anthony Jones F 6-6 185 Fr. 12 Elvado Smith G 6-2 165 Fr. 20 Fred Brown G 6-5 190 So. 21 Eric Floyd G 6-3 170 Sr. 22 Gene Smith G 6-2 190 So. 24 Bill Martin F 6-7 190 Fr. 30 Ron Blaylock G 6-3 185 Sr. 32 Eric Smith F 6-5 185 Sr. 33 Patrick Ewing C 7-0 220 Fr. 40 Mike Hancock F 6-7 180 Sr. 42 David Blue F 6-7 180 Jr. 50 Ed Spriggs F/C 6-9 230 Sr. 52 Ralph Dalton F/C 6-9 230 Fr. Reference:1981–82 Georgetown Hoyas Roster and Stats sports-reference.com Sports Reference LLC https://www.sports-reference.com/cbb/schools/georgetown/1982.html December 9, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141214033702/http://www.sports-reference.com/cbb/schools/georgetown/1982.html December 14, 2014 live + 1981–82 North Carolina Tar Heels rosterNo.NamePositionHeightWeightClass 4 Lynwood Robinson G 6-1 176 Fr. 21 Jimmy Black G 6-3 162 Sr. 22 Buzz Peterson G 6-3½ 165 Fr. 23 Michael Jordan G/F 6-5 189 Fr. 24 Jim Braddock G 6-2 171 Jr. 32 John Brownlee F/C 6-10 215 Fr. 41 Sam Perkins F/C 6-9 224 So. 43 Jeb Barlow F 6-8 207 Sr. 44 Matt Doherty F 6-8 210 So. 45 Chris Brust F/C 6-9 231 Sr. 50 Cecil Exum F 6-6 206 So. 51 Timo Makkonen C 6-11½ 202 So. 52 James Worthy F 6-8 219 Jr. 54 Warren Martin C 6-11 222 Fr. Reference:1981–82 North Carolina Tar Heels Roster and Stats sports-reference.com Sports Reference LLC https://www.sports-reference.com/cbb/schools/north-carolina/1982.html December 9, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140707073916/http://www.sports-reference.com/cbb/schools/north-carolina/1982.html July 7, 2014 liveRick Brewer Carolina Basketball 81-82 Chapel Hill, North Carolina Meredith-Webb Printing Company 1981 Player Thumbnails 10–21 Media coverage In the days before the game was to be played there was significant coverage given to the two head coaches Smith and Thompson.Old friends enemies tonight B1 Ken Rappoport Beaver County Times Associated Press March 29, 1982 https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=2002&dat=19820329&id=PEUuAAAAIBAJ&pg=2546,6382119 September 6, 2010Tar Heels vow to win title for Coach Smith 9 Associated Press The Lewiston Journal March 29, 1982 https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=1899&dat=19820329&id=mgkgAAAAIBAJ&pg=1628,3643214 September 6, 2010 The two had both served as coaches on the 1976 United States men's Olympic basketball team for the 1976 Summer Olympics in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. The two coaches first met in Washington D.C. while trying to recruit players from the same high school. Thompson was quoted saying that coach Smith "knows our philosophy and I know his philosophy." Smith talked of Thompson saying he was a personal friend of his and that he would maintain contact with him whether or not Thompson was still coaching. The relationship between Georgetown's Floyd and North Carolina's Worthy also drew some attention from the media. The two players grew up in Gastonia, North Carolina together, where they went to the same church and competed in high school against each other. Worthy commented that his family lives around two to three miles away from Floyd's. It was noted that the two would likely not interact much while playing as they did not play the same position. Both coaches told the media that they believed their respective teams should play far better than they did in the National semifinal games if they wanted to win the upcoming game. Coach Smith expressed concerns over Georgetown's shooting ability and feared that Floyd would come out shooting very well from the field. In addition, Smith noted that Ewing would play a large factor in the game because his defensive presence in the game limits second chance opportunities for Georgetown's opponents. Ken Rappoport of the Associated Press wrote of how North Carolina was a very disciplined team that takes only high-percentage shots. Venue The Louisiana Superdome was chosen as the venue for the Final Four of the 1982 NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament.Les Carpenter https://sports.yahoo.com/ncaa/basketball/news?slug=lc-carpenter_final_four_1982_changed_forever_cbs-040112 The Final Four changed forever the weekend it showed up to New Orleans in 1982 Yahoo! Sports Yahoo Sports - NBC Sports Network, Stats LLC, Opta. April 1, 2012 December 9, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20160108170628/http://sports.yahoo.com/ncaa/basketball/news?slug=lc-carpenter_final_four_1982_changed_forever_cbs-040112 January 8, 2016 live The Superdome was selected over Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Throughout the 1970s, the NCAA had considered hosting the Final Four in a domed football stadium, and the 1982 Final Four was the first time the tournament was held in a domed football stadium since 1971, which was held in Houston's Astrodome. Route to the game Georgetown Hoyas (#1 West)RoundNorth Carolina Tar Heels (#1 East)OpponentResultRegionalsOpponentResultByeFirst roundBye#9 Wyoming CowboysWin 51–43Second round#9 James Madison DukesWin 52–50#4 Fresno State BulldogsWin 58–40Regional semifinal#4 Alabama Crimson TideWin 74–69#2 Oregon State BeaversWin 69–45Regional final#3 Villanova WildcatsWin 70–60OpponentResultFinal FourOpponentResultLouisville Cardinals (Mideast #3)Win 50–46National semifinalHouston Cougars (#6 Midwest)Win 68–63 Broadcast The national championship game was televised across the United States by CBS.Viewing Heavy 15 The Bryan Times UPI April 1, 1982 https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=799&dat=19820401&id=P6VPAAAAIBAJ&pg=2310,70455 September 6, 2010NCAA final qualifies as classic D1 The Deseret News Lee Benson UPI March 26, 1982 https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=336&dat=19820326&id=Gv0yAAAAIBAJ&pg=6769,8145118 September 6, 2010 CBS obtained the rights to broadcast the NCAA Tournament, after the tournament had been previously broadcast by NBC. A total of 17.52 million homes, 30% of the television audience, watched the game. The broadcast earned a 21.5 Nielsen Rating, the second highest for the NCAA national championship game at the time, after 1979. Starting lineups Georgetown Position North Carolina Fred Brown G Michael Jordan Eric Floyd G Jimmy Black Eric Smith F Matt Doherty Mike Hancock F † James Worthy Pat Ewing C Sam Perkins† 1982 Consensus First Team All-American SourceNorth Carolina vs. Georgetown Box Score, March 29, 1982 https://www.sports-reference.com/cbb/boxscores/1982-03-29-georgetown.html Sports Reference March 29, 1982 January 16, 2023 Game summary The game began with a tip–off between Georgetown's Patrick Ewing and North Carolina's Sam Perkins, which was won by Georgetown. Ewing made the first shot of the game from the baseline. On defense, Ewing was called for goaltending four times to give North Carolina their first eight points.Gergen Joe North Carolina hits jackpot – 1982 Sporting News Internet Archive http://www.sportingnews.com/archives/ncaa/1982.html May 27, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20060619065132/http://www.sportingnews.com/archives/ncaa/1982.html June 19, 2006https://www.nytimes.com/1982/03/30/sports/north-carolina-slips-past-georgetown-by-63-62.html Malcolm Moran North Carolina Slips Past Georgetown by 63-62 The New York Times March 30, 1982 December 15, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141216035002/http://www.nytimes.com/1982/03/30/sports/north-carolina-slips-past-georgetown-by-63-62.html December 16, 2014 liveMike Kiley http://archives.chicagotribune.com/1982/03/30/page/73/article/pluck-luck-put-n-carolina-on-top Bad pass seals Tar Heels' title 73 Chicago Tribune Tribune Publishing Company LLC March 30, 1982 December 15, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141216035239/http://archives.chicagotribune.com/1982/03/30/page/73/article/pluck-luck-put-n-carolina-on-top/ December 16, 2014 liveDonald Huff https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/sports/longterm/memories/final4/articles/82final.htm Hoyas Slip Into UNC's Hands, 63-62 Washington Post March 30, 1982 December 15, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/19990223214659/http://washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/sports/longterm/memories/final4/articles/82final.htm February 23, 1999 live Georgetown coach John Thompson ordered Ewing to "make his presence known" on defense and to not worry about goaltending calls when attempting to block shots. North Carolina did not physically make a shot until 8:08 had passed, at which point the score was 12–10 in favor of Georgetown. Eric Floyd proceeded to score four consecutive baskets for the Hoyas, while Worthy made six shots for the Tar Heels to tie the score at 22–22. The score at halftime was 32–31 in favor of the Hoyas, with ten of North Carolina's points coming off five goaltending calls on Ewing. true #FFFFF0 center 25% right Doherty in the double team, gives it back to Black with 20 seconds left to play. Goes back to Michael Jordan, jumper from out on the left – good! 63-62, 13, 12, 11, Georgetown with one timeout. Fred Brown looking – threw it away to Worthy! Worthy, 5 – the Tar Heels are going to win the national championship! (Color commentator Jim Heavner in the background: "Oh, Dean!") As the pass is intercepted by James Worthy! Woody Durham's radio call on the Tar Heel Sports Network during Jordan's game-winner and the subsequent possession1982 NCAA Championship - UNC Tar Heels vs. Georgetown Hoyas (Radio Broadcast) https://web.archive.org/web/20200323133058/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dI3eSLS7pME March 23, 2020 YouTube (originally broadcast on the Tar Heel Sports Network)The 25 Greatest Games in UNC Basketball History: #2 - The 1982 National championship Game by Christian Schneider https://web.archive.org/web/20190805075321/https://www.tarheelblog.com/unc-tar-heels-basketball/2019/8/3/20752435/north-carolina-tar-heels-basketball-dean-smith-michael-jordan-james-worthy-sam-perkins-patrick-ewing August 5, 2019 SB Nation Tar Heel Blog true #FFFFF0 center 25% left Bender: Doherty, to Black, the time eighteen...shot, Jordan! Michael Jordan! Packer: 14 seconds! Bender: Fred Brown... Packer: Look for Sleepy Floyd... Bender: Oh, he threw it to the wrong man, he threw it to Worthy! Packer: It's over! It's over! Bender: He's fouled by Eric Smith. Fred Brown, somehow or another, threw the ball into the hands of James Worthy! Gary Bender and Billy Packer's CBS call on Jordan's game-winner and the subsequent possessionNorth Carolina vs. Georgetown: 1982 National Championship | FULL GAME YouTube The teams traded baskets for the majority of the second half, with the largest advantage being four points by Georgetown with over twelve minutes to go in the game. After five more minutes of game play, North Carolina managed to cut the lead to two, 56–54. The Tar Heels then obtained a single point lead with 5:50 to play and set up in their four corners offense, to run out the game clock. The Tar Heels were quickly fouled and Jimmy Black converted two free throws, while Fred Brown made two his own on the other end to bring the score to 59–58 in favor of North Carolina. With three and a half minutes left in the contest, Michael Jordan drove to the basket and made a shot off of the backboard to increase the Tar Heels' lead to three, 61–58. On Georgetown's following possession, Ewing made a jump shot to bring his team within one. North Carolina again set up in the four corners. While making an attempt to steal the ball from Matt Doherty, the Hoyas' Eric Smith was called for a foul. This sent Doherty to the line for a one-and-one, which he missed and Ewing got the rebound. Floyd then hit a twelve-foot jump shot with 57 seconds left to go to give Georgetown the lead, 62–61. Then, Jordan received a pass from Black and connected on a shot with fifteen seconds remaining in the game to give North Carolina a one-point lead on his famous game-winning shot. On the Hoyas' ensuing possession, Fred Brown mistakenly passed the ball away to Worthy, who proceeded to run out some of the clock before being fouled by Smith. Because the officials called an intentional foul,https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x_uOBmzdUyI North Carolina vs. Georgetown: 1982 National championship | FULL GAME YouTube March 19, 2020 Worthy received two free throw attempts, both of which he missed. Floyd got the rebound and attempted a last second shot that also missed. Box score Source:(1) North Carolina 63, (1) Georgetown 62 sports-reference.com Sports Reference LLC 2010 https://www.sports-reference.com/cbb/boxscores/1982-03-29-georgetown.html December 9, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20131212190253/http://www.sports-reference.com/cbb/boxscores/1982-03-29-georgetown.html December 12, 2013 livehttp://www.cbssports.com/collegebasketball/ncaa-tournament/history/yearbyyear/1982 1982 Men's NCAA basketball tournament Jeff Borzello CBSSports.com CBS Broadcasting Inc. December 9, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140427060651/http://www.cbssports.com/collegebasketball/ncaa-tournament/history/yearbyyear/1982 April 27, 2014 live #eee March 29, 1982 8:12 pm EST Louisiana Superdome, New Orleans, Louisiana John Dabrow, Bobby Dibbler & Hank Nichols 61,612 #W1 Georgetown Hoyas 62 Patrick Ewing 23 Patrick Ewing 11 Fred Brown, Eric Floyd, Eric Smith 5 #E1 North Carolina Tar Heels 63 James Worthy 28 Michael Jordan 9 Jimmy Black 9 32–31 30–32 CBS LegendPosPositionFGMField goals madeFGAField goals attemptedFTMFree throws madeFTAFree throws attemptedRebReboundsAstAssistsBlkBlocksStlStealsPFPersonal foulsPtsPoints +Georgetown HoyasPlayerPos PositionFGM Field goals madeFGA Field goals attemptedFTM Free throws madeFTA Free throws attemptedReb ReboundsAst AssistsBlk BlocksStl StealsPF Personal foulsPts PointsFred Brown 1G1222254024Patrick EwingC10153311142323Eric Floyd Sleepy FloydG917003520418Mike Hancock 1F/C0200001000Tony Jones 1F1300000002Bill Martin Bill Martin (basketball)F0200001000Eric Smith 1G/F68223550014Gene Smith 1G0000001000Ed Spriggs 1C021210202102Team totals27518922162021162Reference:Scoreboard http://archives.chicagotribune.com/1982/03/30/page/76 76 Chicago Tribune Tribune Publishing Company LLC March 30, 1982 December 15, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20151125200240/http://archives.chicagotribune.com/1982/03/30/page/76/ November 25, 2015 live +North Carolina Tar HeelsPlayerPos PositionFGM Field goals madeFGA Field goals attemptedFTM Free throws madeFTA Free throws attemptedReb ReboundsAst AssistsBlk BlocksStl StealsPF Personal foulsPts PointsJimmy Black Jimmy Black (basketball)G1422372014Jim Braddock 1G0000011000Chris Brust 1F/C0012111001Matt Doherty Matt Doherty (basketball)F1323310004Michael JordanG713229220216Sam PerkinsF/C37467121010Buzz PetersonG0300110010James WorthyF131727403032802Team totals254713223014111763Reference: Aftermath true #FFFFF0 center 30% right His Airness. MJ. Air Jordan. Before Michael Jordan was any of these things, before he was the most recognizable athlete in the world, he was Mike Jordan, the freshman for North Carolina. Then he hit a game-winning shot in the 1982 national championship game, and Mike became Michael Jordan, who became all of the above. Powell Latimer in the Daily Tar Heel before Jordan's 2009 Hall of Fame inductionhttp://www.dailytarheel.com/article/2009/09/michael_jordan_earns_hall_of_fame_honors Michael Jordan earns Hall of Fame honors September 11, 2009 November 26, 2014 Powell Latimer Daily Tar Heel https://web.archive.org/web/20150608020856/http://www.dailytarheel.com/article/2009/09/michael_jordan_earns_hall_of_fame_honors June 8, 2015 live North Carolina's James Worthy was named the NCAA tournament's Most Outstanding Player for his performance during the course of the tournament.James Worthy sports-reference.com Sports Reference LLC0 https://www.sports-reference.com/cbb/players/james-worthy-1.html December 9, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141009190254/http://www.sports-reference.com/cbb/players/james-worthy-1.html October 9, 2014 live Along with that honor, Worthy and Eric Floyd were both named Consensus First–team All-Americans for the 1981–82 season, while Tar Heel Sam Perkins was a Consensus Second–team All-American.http://web1.ncaa.org/web_files/stats/m_basketball_RB/2009/Award.pdf Division I Consensus All-American Selections December 28, 2013 2009–10 NCAA Men's Basketball Records National Collegiate Athletic Association 136 https://web.archive.org/web/20090816065108/http://web1.ncaa.org/web_files/stats/m_basketball_RB/2009/Award.pdf August 16, 2009 live Despite losing the game, John Thompson was given the United States Basketball Writers Association's Coach of the Year.Thompson Honored D4 Herald-Journal March 24, 1982 https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=1876&dat=19820324&id=7IMsAAAAIBAJ&pg=6648,4941845 September 6, 2010 Following the victory, Coach Smith received thousands of letters including the likes of boxer Sugar Ray Leonard and President of the United States Ronald Reagan, the latter of which invited the team to the White House.Crowd want audience with Tar Heels May 11, 1982 C1 United Press International The Arizona Republic 424475058 Smith's secretary Linda Woods told reporters that "[Smith] answers everything" and stated that they were "2,000 letters behind in our correspondance." The visit to the White House was declined as the travel fares were not included. In the days leading up to the national championship game, North Carolina head coach Dean Smith was a focal point of the media over his record in national championship games.Tar Heels attempt to end Dean Smith 'choke' syndrome 8 Rome-Tribune News March 23, 1982 https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=348&dat=19820323&id=QustAAAAIBAJ&pg=1346,3773106 September 6, 2010 Smith had coached the North Carolina Tar Heels to six Final Fours and three national title games before the 1981–82 season, all of which resulted in the Tar Heels failing to win the tournament. Due to these losses, Smith had earned a reputation for not being able to win the "big game."Special coverage: UNC's Dean Smith a mentor to all Andrew Carter newsobserver.com November 27, 2013 News & Observer http://www.newsobserver.com/2013/11/27/3407950_dean-smith-a-mentor-to-all.html?rh=1 December 9, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141214070739/http://www.newsobserver.com/2013/11/27/3407950_dean-smith-a-mentor-to-all.html?rh=1 December 14, 2014 deadThe Big One-der Robyn Norwood Los Angeles Times March 30, 2002 https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2002-mar-30-sp-bigone30-story.html December 9, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141214071415/http://articles.latimes.com/2002/mar/30/sports/sp-bigone30 December 14, 2014 liveHis Own Man Armed With An Integrity Forged In A Small Kansas Town, Dean Smith Fought Off His Critics, Inspired His Players And Won Battles Large And Small, On The Court And Off Frank Deford Sports Illustrated October 29, 1997 Time Inc. https://www.si.com/vault/1997/10/29/237237/his-own-man-armed-with-an-integrity-forged-in-a-small-kansas-town-dean-smith-fought-off-his-critics-inspired-his-players-and-won-battles-large-and-small-on-the-court-and-off December 9, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141214071641/http://www.si.com/vault/1997/10/29/237237/his-own-man-armed-with-an-integrity-forged-in-a-small-kansas-town-dean-smith-fought-off-his-critics-inspired-his-players-and-won-battles-large-and-small-on-the-court-and-off December 14, 2014 dead When coach Smith won the national championship game against Georgetown, he silenced those who had criticized him before the game.The Dean North Carolina Fans Who Once Hung Dean Smith In Effigy Now Hang Banners In An Arena Bearing His Name. But This Coach's Impact On College Basketball Extends Beyond The Court Allen Wilson Orlando Sentinel December 23, 1990 Tribune Interactive, Inc. https://www.orlandosentinel.com/1990/12/23/the-dean-north-carolina-fans-who-once-hung-dean-smith-in-effigy-now-hang-banners-in-an-arena-bearing-his-name-but-this-coachs-impact-on-college-basketball-extends-beyond-the-court/ December 9, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141214152356/http://articles.orlandosentinel.com/1990-12-23/sports/9012230325_1_dean-smith-denny-crum-coach-wins December 14, 2014 live Before retiring, coach Smith led the Tar Heels to one more national title victory in 1993.http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/basketball-coaching-legend-dean-smith-born Basketball coaching legend Dean Smith born History.com A&E Television Networks, LLC. December 9, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141214180358/http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/basketball-coaching-legend-dean-smith-born December 14, 2014 live The Georgetown Hoyas returned to the national championship game in 1984, where they faced off against the Houston Cougars and won 84–75.Hoyas rip Houston by 84-75 28 Bruce Keidan Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Associated Press April 3, 1984 https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=gL9scSG3K_gC&dat=19840403&printsec=frontpage&hl=en September 6, 2010 It was the first NCAA men's basketball national championship that Georgetown had won, along with the first that Thompson had won as head coach. Thompson embracing Brown in celebration after he ceremonially took each starter out of the game to give the bench players time in the championship game became an enduring image, as Thompson had had to console Brown after he had crucially thrown it away to Worthy in 1982. The following year, they again made it back to the national title game.Efficient '85 Villanova team mounted tourney's greatest upset Jack Carey USA Today March 15, 2010 Gannett Company http://usatoday30.usatoday.com/sports/college/mensbasketball/bigeast/2010-03-14-1985-villanova-upset-georgetown_N.htm December 9, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141214153813/http://usatoday30.usatoday.com/sports/college/mensbasketball/bigeast/2010-03-14-1985-villanova-upset-georgetown_N.htm December 14, 2014 live This time, however, they lost to the eighth-seeded conference rival Villanova Wildcats. The game featured two future National Players of the Year in Jordan and Ewing. The Sporting News named Jordan Player of the Year for the 1982–83 season.Michael Jordan sports-reference.com Sports Reference LLC https://www.sports-reference.com/cbb/players/michael-jordan-1.html December 9, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141007190154/http://www.sports-reference.com/cbb/players/michael-jordan-1.html October 7, 2014 live The following year, Jordan was the consensus National Player of the Year for the 1983–84 season, winning each of the player of the year awards that were given out. Ewing won four National Player of the Year awards for his efforts during the 1984–85 season.Patrick Ewing sports-reference.com Sports Reference LLC https://www.sports-reference.com/cbb/players/patrick-ewing-1.html December 9, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141214155001/http://www.sports-reference.com/cbb/players/patrick-ewing-1.html December 14, 2014 live In addition, Worthy (2003), Ewing (2008), and Jordan (2009) were all enshrined in the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame after illustrious NBA careers with the Los Angeles Lakers, New York Knicks and Chicago Bulls respectively including 9 NBA championships and were also all named to the NBA's 50 Greatest Players list in 1996 marking the league's 50th anniversary.Sports Reference LLC Basketball-Reference.com https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/w/worthja01.html James Worthy NBA & ABA Stats December 9, 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20150324115454/http://www.basketball-reference.com/players/e/ewingpa01.html March 24, 2015 live References Citations 30em Bibliography Black Jimmy Scott Fowler Jimmy Black's Tales from the Tar Heels Sports Publishing L.L.C. 2006 Champaign, Illinois https://books.google.com/books?id=FIY1sAFox5gC 978-1-4617-0303-7 December 12, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20160410224404/https://books.google.com/books?id=FIY1sAFox5gC&printsec=frontcover April 10, 2016 live NCAA Division I men's basketball championship game Category:NCAA Division I men's basketball championship games Category:Georgetown Hoyas men's basketball Category:North Carolina Tar Heels men's basketball Category:College basketball tournaments in Louisiana Category:Basketball competitions in New Orleans NCAA Division I Basketball Championship Game, 1982 NCAA Division I men's basketball championship game NCAA Division I Basketball Championship Game Category:Michael Jordan