The 2015-16 North Carolina squad is similar to Coach Roy Williams’ previous two title teams, but this group has crafted its own unique legacy.
| 2004-05 | 2008-09 | 2015-16 | |
| PRESEASON RANKING | No. 4 | No. 1 | No. 1 |
| REGULAR SEASON RESUME | 26-3 (14-2 ACC) Won conference championship |
27-3 (13-3 ACC) Won conference championship |
25-6 (14-4 ACC) Won conference championship |
| INDIVIDUAL LEADERS |
Points: Sean May (17.5) Rebounds: Sean May (10.7) Assists: Raymond Felton (6.9)
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Points: Tyler Hansbrough (20.7) Rebounds: Tyler Hansbrough (8.1) Assists: Ty Lawson (6.6)
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Points: Tyler Hansbrough (20.7) Rebounds: Tyler Hansbrough (8.1) Assists: Ty Lawson (6.6)
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| TEAM STATISTICS |
Offensive efficiency: 2nd Defensive efficiency: 12th Tempo: 8th |
Offensive efficiency: 1st Defensive efficiency: 21st Tempo: 8th
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Offensive efficiency: 1st Defensive efficiency: 22nd Tempo: 62nd |
| ROAD TO THE FINAL FOUR | No. 16 Oakland, No. 9 Iowa State, No. 5 Villanova, No. 6 Wisconsin |
No. 16 Radford, No. 8 LSU, No. 4 Gonzaga, No. 2 Oklahoma |
No. 16 FGCU, No. 9 Providence, No. 5 Indiana, No. 6 Notre Dame |
| FINAL FOUR MATCHUP |
No. 5 Michigan State in St. Louis, Missouri |
No. 3 VIllanova in Detroit, Michigan | No. 10 Syracuse in Houston, Texas |
| POSTSEASON RESULT | Won NCAA Championship (75-70 over No. 1 Illinois) |
Won NCAA Championship(89-72 over No. 2 Michigan State) | ??? |
