The 1981–82 North Carolina Tar Heels men's basketball team represented University of North Carolina. The team played its home games in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, and was a member of the Atlantic Coast Conference. Led by James Worthy, Sam Perkins and freshman Michael Jordan, the Tar Heels won the National Championship.

Apr 19, 2020 · Jordan scored 12 points against Kansas in Charlotte on Nov. 28, 1981, in his first game as a Tar Heel. Carolina was ranked No. 1 in the nation in the Associated Press poll in 57 of his 101 games as a Tar Heel. Jordan's teams went 11-1 against top-10 opponents.

Michael Jeffrey Jordan (born February 17, 1963), also known by his initials MJ, [9] is an American businessman and former professional basketball player. ... [48] [49] During his three seasons with the Tar Heels, Jordan averaged 17.7 ppg on 54.0% shooting and added 5.0 rpg and 1.8 apg. [14]

Jan 9, 2019 · He made the shot to give the Tar Heels a one-point victory, Carolina’s second NCAA Tournament title and the first for legendary basketball coach Dean Smith. And that first-year player went on to become the best to ever play the game.

Oct 3, 2018 · With time winding down in a 74-62 Tar Heels victory, Jordan took off after UNC blocked a shot, broke free and put down the exclamation point dunk with a second remaining.

May 7, 2020 · Michael Jordan was a freshman on the 1982 Tar Heels team, and he played a pivotal role averaging 13.5 points per game. He also hit the game-winning shot against Georgetown in the title game.

Jun 16, 2018 · He is the only Tar Heel to win two Olympic Gold medals in men’s basketball (1984 and 1992), and leads all UNC alums in games (16), points (356), and most points in a game (24 in 1984...

Apr 17, 2003 · March 29, 1982 - As a freshman at North Carolina, hits game-winning basket for Tar Heels 63-62 win in the NCAA championship game against Georgetown. 1982-83 - AP All-America first team. Sporting News College Player of the Year.

Apr 2, 2023 · By now, the story of Michael Jordan’s game-winning shot that lifted the University of North Carolina Tar Heels to the 1982 NCAA title is the stuff of legend. The shot not only gave coach...

Aug 30, 2024 · With just 17 seconds left on the clock and the Tar Heels trailing by one point, Michael Jordan found himself with the ball in his hands. Cool under pressure, the freshman took a jump shot from the left wing, sinking it with 15 seconds remaining to give UNC a one-point lead.