Smith, who was a two-time All-American at North Carolina, never got to cut down the nets in college, losing in the Elite Eight twice in his four seasons with the Tar Heels.

As the University of Houston cut down the nets Sunday to celebrate its upcoming trip to the Final Four, Kenny Smith got wistful about his own net-cutting experiences. Smith, who was a two-time All ...

The Tar Heels have produced a top-11 defense in five seasons since 2005. Three of those years ended with Elite Eight berths and two ended with the Tar Heels cutting down the nets as national ...

Most Memorable Net-Cutting Moments in March Madness History. ... The year before, Michael Jordan got to cut down the net as his North Carolina Tar Heels team celebrated the 1982 title.

The nets have been cut, ... Seth Trimble of the North Carolina Tar Heels announced his intention to transfer on Tuesday, and already UNC fans are trying to read between the lines.

Davis grew up with it, cheering on the Tar Heels in the tournament. He played in it, cutting down the nets. He has coached in it, first as a UNC assistant coach and now as the Heels’ head guy.