What Happened: UNC Basketball Gets Past NC State During David Thompson Era
Posted May 29, 2025
Sportswriters were asking if coach Dean Smith needed to change his system to keep up with Norm Sloan and the Wolfpack. The spell finally “broke” on Feb. 25, 1975, when Carolina held on for a two-point win in Chapel Hill, setting off a raucous celebration. Less than two weeks later, the Tar Heels would face NC State again in the ACC Tournament final. (Inside Carolina)
