The stage is set for the men’s basketball National Championship game, and two blue-bloods have found their way to the title matchup in New Orleans. As such storied programs, we look at the tale of the tape for each team, their all-time history, and a familiar face that connects the two programs.
Kansas Jayhawks
Tournament Appearances: 49
Final Fours: 15
Championships: 3 (1952, 1988, 2008)
Overall wins: 2,356
Regular-season Conference Titles: 63
Legendary Coach: Phog Allen
Colors: Crimson and Blue
Nickname: Jayhawks
Mascot: Big Jay
Arena: Allen Fieldhouse
Famous Alum: Paul Rudd
North Carolina Tar Heels
Tournament Appearances: 51
Final Fours: 20
Championships: 6 (1957, 1982, 1993, 2005, 2009, 2017)
Overall wins: 2,322
Regular-season Conference Titles: 39
Legendary Coach: Dean Smith
Color: Carolina Blue and White
Nickname: Tar Heels
Mascot: Rameses
Arena: Dean Smith Center
Famous Alum: Michael Jordan
All-Time Head-to-Head Record: North Carolina Lead 6-5
The Tar Heels have the slight edge historically between these two blue-bloods.