It's Basketball Season Too

The football season isn't over yet, but basketball season is here and Alabama has a bg game in that sport as well next week
It's Basketball Season Too
It's Basketball Season Too /

Next week, the University of Alabama men's basketball will face national power North Carolina.  

Of course, it won't be the first meeting between the programs.

This is the 1981-82 Tar Heels team that finished 24-7, ranked 12th/13th in the nation.  

After winning the SEC Tournament, beating Kentucky in Rupp Arena, Alabama faced UNC in the NCAA Tournament. It lost to the eventual national champions, 74-69.  

You may recognize some of the North Carolina players below.

An NBA star for many years with the Lakers.
An NBA star for many years with the Lakers
He spent 17 years in the NBA.
He spent 17 years in the NBA
Became the Head Coach at North Carolina and SMU.
Became the Head Coach at North Carolina and SMU
Oh, and UNC also had this youngster on the team, too!
Oh, and UNC also had this youngster on the team, too!

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