With apologies to Marcus Paige and Ed Cota (the Cota Floata!), this following game was the Heels' most memorable finish ever over N.C. State.
The 1970s were the height of the Tar Heel-Wolfpack basketball rivalry. In the first half of the decade, David Thompson, arguably the greatest player in ACC history, led the Pack to an incredible 57-1 record over a two year period, culminating in the 1974 National Championship. In 1975 the Tar Heels, led by freshman Phil Ford, arguably the greatest collegiate Tar Heel ever, upset them in the ACC Tournament and seized control of the rivalry.