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Roy Williams, Michael Jordan and the Snickers bar that saved UNC's national title

This is the story of how Roy Williams, a young assistant, almost missed Dean Smith’s first NCAA Tournament title at UNC. Almost missed the 1982 national championship game at the Superdome, the one where Tar Heels freshman Mike Jordan became Michael Jordan. This was all because of a candy bar, but not just any candy bar. It had to be a Snickers. (Sporting News) Striking contrast in coaches as UNC, Duke prepare for Final Four showdown
An inaugural season at UNC and a closing season at Duke intersect Saturday for a Final Four encounter with all the flavors of a Big.