2008-4-5 NCAAB - Kansas (1) vs UNC (1)

[@nddavi58]

ill never forget looking at the score and seeing 40-12 and i was like :0

[@Dillon82889]

Greatest first half of basketball in final 4 history

[@igorlobkovenko9480]

The first half is the best I have ever seen Kansas play under Bill Self. This was also Billy Packers last final four.

[@shockjay]

Still having a hard time forgiving Roy Williams for being distracted by the NC coach talk in the middle of the '02 Final Four run. We should have won that game vs. Syracuse!!!

[@carsonc29]

I was mad at Roy as well..especially since Dean Smith,native Kansan and KU grad spurned KU to stay at UNC when he was offered a chance to come home..but after this game and KU winning the title, I put his leaving to rest

[@kneuer]

If we hit even 60% of our free throws that 2nd half, we win. Roy didn't lose that game, our inability to hit free throws did.

[@dontaebutler2331]

If he doesn't lose he probably doesn't go to UNC, I'm happy it played out the way it did, Kansas and UNC both got good coaches.

[@vivahernando1]

​@@dontaebutler2331 Self probably goes to UNC

[@wiltchamberlainisthegoat13]

It was the ‘03 Final Four run vs. Syracuse.

[@montrealflo3922]

So glad unc got its redemption in 2009 and ran through that tournament

[@thekansasjayhawk3504]

I don't know what I was more impressed by...KUs 1st half "blitzkrieg" of UNC or UNCs almost historic comeback. 🤔

[@dayseeker5]

This was such an amazing game! And year!! Rock Chalk Jayhawk!!

[@largec]

I agree, Mario Chalmers had a breakout season that year, and the most success in the NBA. Brandon Rush turned out to be a bust, and so did Cole Aldrich and Sherron went undrafted and Russell Robinson, Darnell Jackson turned out to be a bust too.😒😒

[@Antbeast23]

Hansbrough being undersized big with no length and not having skilled offensive game really showed this game. He had toughness and scoring ability but just didn’t translate in the nba

[@251to502]

Both coaches met back in 2002, when Williams’ Kansas team faced Self’s Illinois squad in the S16.

[@steeleboy09]

Anyone notice at the beginning when KU made the first basket it almost put their score at 63 lol

[@franko8858]

I hate when commentators say things like "This game is over..." when there is clearly enough time for a comeback. Clearly he was trying to jinx Kansas.

[@TV-fv1ih]

I think you underestimate Billy Packers incompetence! He made a number of "crazy, nonsensical" remarks during this Final Four that forced his retirement! This was the most egregious as it could have impacted the viewing audience numbers, which means money and that was unforgivable!

[@ohmixmaster]

And that's what you call an old fashioned azz whoopin'!!

[@derekmathews1818]

Still kicked their asses even when they made that comment.

[@Dylan98654]

4:52 When that shot got blocked I was like FINALLY. It's such a garbage shot that Hansbrough always seemed to make. But not that time.

[@richrazz2653]

Roy Williams was still not liking it in 2022!! From the stands!! LoL 🤣

[@Wulfgar1224]

At 23:48, Billy makes his it's over call.

[@walterlv01]

He knew this was his last Final Four (he had already negotiated his retirement package with CBS effective the end of this tournament). His last decade or so at CBS he kept getting into trouble over various controversial comments on and off air so I think he just didn't give an eff anymore at this point. His commentary wasn't as sharp as it had been over the years either.

[@toolondaboards]

Tyler Hansbrough was the Tim Tebow of college basketball

[@desssnutsgotem9696]

Loved seeing the Heels and ol Roy getting their asses handed to them. #Dukenation

[@Averagestoner]

desssnuts gotem meanwhile Duke in 2008 got beat by WEST VIRGINA in the 2nd round, and in last years got beat by NOTRE DAME..lmao Dook is starting to get shitty my dude. #CAROLINANATION

[@desssnutsgotem9696]

3 titles in a decade. 2001,2010,2015. Our shit Is smelling real good lately, cupcake.😂

[@desssnutsgotem9696]

BTW, #DUKENATION

[@robertcooper4384]

You don't know what a decade is apparently. You only have 2 titles in a decade, and one title in another.

[@jaredallen7150]

lmaoo that ain't even a decade

[@jasonpeters9865]

Lol...2 beat downs of UNC in 1 gm. I still can't believe Tarheels cut a 28pt deficit to 4pts with 12mins remaining. Rock Chalk!

[@ThePatrickwick]

In Bill Self we trust

[@Antbeast23]

Crazy up 28 to cut it down to 4

[@bobbymartin7767]

I love the both of them I will be a jayhawk and a tar heel fan for ever please forgive me

[@timcarroll67]

Heck of a comeback by Carolina.....

[@rio_s550]

what comeback?

[@franko8858]

+Mario Hedrick Well, 28 point lead down to 4.

[@MetalMeatHammer]

Then lost by 18. They managed to get blown out twice in one game.

[@williamparks1503]

Sorry Carolina fans. Kansas kicked your asses this night. KU godfathers both UNC and UK in basketball as both programs greatest coaches (Dean Smith and Adolph Rupp) are Kansas alums who played for Phog Allen. Allen played for Naismith. It is what it is.

[@251to502]

John Calipari was also a Kansas assistant under both Larry Brown and Ted Owens.

[@pedukefan]

I enjoyed watching University of No Class get blown out...overrated Hanstravel.

[@kirkb6696]

iTzApArTy100 As your school is engulfed in a institution wide cheating scandal?

[@gbv3]

North Carolina sucks donkey balls :-)

[@tranceofdances]

Overrated huh....so a guy who scored the most points in ACC history, 3rd most in NCAA history, was 2nd in career rebounds in ACC history, shot the most free throws in NCAA history, and was 3 time 1st team Consensus All American is overrated huh? He may not be a great pro player, but, he was one of the greatest collegiate players ever, and if you can't give credit where it's due, then you're simply a hater....

[@allengreene9954]

+Gage Vandeventer He does have a point.

[@FixerEmulation]

Lol that was literally one department in the school which generally produces graduates with minimal employability. Take classes in the hard sciences at UNC and see if those are "fake" classes

[@gasman1644]

this game... is over

[@jasonpeters9865]

I was SOOOOO F'ing pissed when he said that as a Kansas fan. Sure the F enuff? UNC cut a 28pt deficit? All way dwn to 4pts!!!!!! SMH...unbelievable

[@jasonpeters9865]

This UNC team? Was the best overall team in 08 Final Four. Kansas Jayhwaks were a c!ose 2nd. Played thier best 1stHalf ever

[@shockjay]

Difference between Roy Williams and Bill Self regarding FTs in Final Four: 2002 vs. Syracuse: 14 for 30 2008 vs. Memphis: 14 for 15 Think Roy was distracted enough to emphasize the importance of FT shooting? I think so.

[@carsonc29]

I dont think the UNC chatter in 2002 was an issue for the team..FT's have nothing to do with coaching or strategy..even if Roy was distracted, it wouldnt affect the players hitting FT...they just clanked them...even hitting half of them would have given them the win...its tough to say if Roy still would have left KU if they had won the title

[@haroongilani9232]

lmao and the past 8 years unc ft shooting sucks. we're still champs tho.

[@DarrylAzean]

Havent forgotten about this game, Jayhawks were making most of their shots. Tar Heels got off to a cold start in that game, couldn't really make their shots until the latter of the 2nd half

[@sterlingpless9280]

Like Packer said they were taken out of their comfort zone Roy Williams club was jacking up shots this nightv

[@rio_s550]

23:43

[@gbv3]

Flop of the year 53:25

[@Antbeast23]

I know Ku won the game still but very unprofessional to commentate and say it’s over with 7 min left in the first half lol

[@haroongilani9232]

if unc didnt have a bad start they woulda won this game and the championship

[@giant704]

That bad start was due to KU being the most complete team in yhe nation, the most prepared, the hungriest, Ty Lawson ankle not 100%, playing in the state of Texas, and Roy Williams never calling a TO.

[@scottbrady9639]

There is NO WAY Lawson was 100% in this game. He had been limping ever since that FSU player fell on his leg. He took over too many games to get ran over like that. KU fans, quit hating UNC. It's not our fault the best coaches are drawn to light blue.

[@isaiahlyriq]

UNC came out unfocused if they had played again UNC would have beaten then to death

[@03underground]

+Xavier DuBose If you honestly think that I feel bad for you

[@03underground]

+Jax P Absolutely not. KU would've railed them then too. Self>Roy. Always I'll admit that they has a good come back but did they win? Nope. Did they ever have a lead in that game. Nope.

[@Jagnole101]

+Jax P that Kansas team won the most games ever with 37 for a national champion until 2012 Kentucky won 38 games. This Kansas team was beast. Beating the tar out of the Tarheels, beating Stephen Curry, and beating Derrick Rose with Memphis is impressive. They also took it to Durant and the champion the year before in UF. They were a legit team. UNC only won it the next year, because literally everyone returned.

[@Jagnole101]

+Xavier DuBose whose to say KU just didn't come out more focused? They wanted it more, and they hit them in the mouth early. They just came off a close game against Stephen Curry, so they were ready.