This was such a dominant run through the tournament. Barely even tested aside from moments in the second half by LSU, and they wilted down the stretch. Heels just romped.
This was the most devasting loss in a national championship game by any team in the modern era. Hansbrough's Legacy came to fruition. There was not a single second of the game that anyone could doubt that the 'Heels were going to be national champions.
I was wearing my “Make it Wayne” t-shirt, as Ellington made it rain. I miss having a jump shooter like that. That team breezed through the tournament, as did the 2005 team.
I come back every so often to watch this man. I miss how dominate UNC was, and didn't take nights off on the defensive end. The amount of wins the core of the team got while at UNC is just crazy! Hopefully we can start getting guys that want to play for the team and not just their draft status.
This is without a doubt one of the greatest UNC teams of all-time. And that's saying something with all the superstars that have come through Chapel Hill. Big Game Wayne Ellington was the best of the best. He picked the best time to shine. Go Heels!!
No team would beat this one. And I’m including the Jordan, worthy, Perkins teams in that. I’ve never seen a more polished team than 08-09 Carolina. I’m not certain any college team ever could’ve stopped Hansbrough from getting that trophy
This team just had it all inside and out. I would say it was the greatest Tar Heel team ever with its combination of inside play, quickness and 3 point shooting. Just zero weakness anywhere.
I believe in a tournament of all NCAA champions all time that 08-09 North Carolina would win it all. Some of the greatest fundamental basketball ever seen at the college level. The Spurs of college bball. I miss when great players would stay 3-4 years. One and done doesn’t create teams like this anymore
1990 UNLV 2012 Kentucky 2018 Villanova 2021 Baylor 1991/92 Duke 2005 North Carolina 2004 UConn 2001 Duke 2002 Maryland 1996 Kentucky 1998 Kentucky You think they would beat all of them?
@@No-bn7dm yeah I do. They’d get my money if I was betting. Not to say other teams aren’t great. But what 2012 Kentucky had in talent, 2009 unc had in talent plus chemistry. That team was something else to watch
Basketball is different now from what I'm seeing over the last several years. The transfer portal and OAD rule. Just wonder if there will be any more great years in UNC like we've enjoyed over the last 3 decades. It hurts my heart
