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James Worthy Announced as 2016 ACC Legend

The ACC has announced the 2016 Legends class and 1982 Final Four MOP James Worthy will represent UNC.

James Worthy, North Carolina (1979-82) – The 1982 National Player of the Year and the Final Four’s Most Outstanding Player, Worthy led North Carolina to its second NCAA title and the first under legendary head coach Dean Smith. His 28-point performance and steal in the closing seconds keyed the Tar Heels past Georgetown in the national championship game. That capped a junior year in which Worthy earned All-America honors for the second consecutive season and was also the MVP of both the ACC Tournament and the NCAA East Regional.