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The First Three-Pointer in UNC Men's Basketball History

The first UNC three-pointer fell through the basket in 1982-83. That season, the ACC, along with a few other conferences, decided to try out the deeper and more valuable shot attempt. UNC’s first opportunity to make a three-point basket came on January 5, 1983. Every indication is that Jim Braddock was the first ever Tar Heel to make a three-point basket. (All Tar Heels) Joel Berry Announces Retirement From Basketball
Joel Berry spoke about his retirement on Tuesday night. "It has been on my mind a while, but I decided to step away from basketball.