🏀On March 29, 1982 North Carolina, coached by Dean Smith, won the NCAA national title with a 63–62 victory over Georgetown, coached by John Thompson, at the Louisiana Superdome. James Worthy of North Carolina was named the Tournament's Most Outstanding Player. UNC freshman Michael Jordan’s legend began when he nailed a jumper with 15 seconds left that gave the Tar Heels a 63-62 lead over Georgetown. The victory is clinched when Georgetown guard Freddie Brown inexplicably passes directly to Wort