UNC Basketball: Former Tar Heels react to Final Four berth
Former members of the UNC basketball program had plenty to celebrate as the Tar Heels clinched their first Final Four berth since 2017.
The UNC basketball program is heading back to the Final Four!
North Carolina put together a dominant effort to put an end to 15-seed St. Peter’s Cinderella run. The Tar Heels continue to defy the odds, as they advance to the Final Four in Hubert Davis’ first year as the program’s head coach.
Similar to after the victory over UCLA in the Sweet 16, former Tar Heels took to Twitter to showcase their excitement. Here’s what some of them had to say on the blowout victory:
2017 national champion, Joel Berry
I’m already on the way to New Orleans! See y'all there‼️ #Final4 #GDTBATH pic.twitter.com/NQNE8jSw74
— Joel Berry II (@JoelBerryII) March 27, 2022
2017 national champion and everyone’s favorite cheerleader, Theo Pinson
Talk to me NICE!!!! Final 4 Me!!!! #GDTBATH
— Theo pinson (@tpinsonn) March 27, 2022
Former UNC basketball sharpshooter, Kenny Williams
Back where we belong!!! @UNC_Basketball FINAL FOUR!!!
— Kenny Williams III (@KWill_24) March 27, 2022
2005 national champion, Jawad Williams
🗣 HEEEEEEELS! https://t.co/IP0Ftmef4z
— Jawad Williams (@WORLDWAD) March 27, 2022
2009 national champion, Deon Thompson
So proud of this @UNC_Basketball team and Coach Davis. Congrats to my boys! Final Four bound with a match up vs. Duke in Coach K’s final season! 🤯🤯🤯 WHAT?! I get chills just thinking about it! Let’s go Heels! #GDTBATH
— Deon Thompson (@DeThompson9) March 27, 2022
Baden Jaxen (formerly Dexter Strickland)
#GDTBATH Final 4!!!
— Baden Jaxen (@BadenJaxen_) March 27, 2022
Former UNC basketball standout Nassir Little
Proud doesn’t even begin to express how I feel about @UNC_Basketball 💙💙💙 the true testament of belief and unity.
— Nassir Little (@2ez_nassie) March 27, 2022
Jordan brand (founded by UNC basketball legend Michael Jordan)
This team is beyond elite.
— Jordan (@Jumpman23) March 27, 2022
Save a seat for @UNC_Basketball in the Final Four. https://t.co/EOXJqI97XZ
“Vinsanity,” Mr. Vince Carter
Actually the Sky is the perfect shade of blue…
— Vince Carter (@mrvincecarter15) March 27, 2022
GoHeel!!!!!!🐑 pic.twitter.com/SJq715IIkE
The excitement is alive and well, and you KNOW that the Carolina family is ready for next week’s Final Four!
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