UNC men’s basketball fell just short of its seventh NCAA championship on Monday night, losing 72-69 to the Kansas Jayhawks.

While the result was disappointing for many UNC fans, the national title game did complete an impressive NCAA Tournament run and strong end to the season for the Tar Heels.

After the final buzzer, many former Carolina players and coaches shared their support and encouragement for the program. Tar Heels from a variety of Carolina eras complimented the 2021-22 roster for their effort displayed during their tournament run, as well as their success under head coach Hubert Davis in his first year at the helm.

Here are some of the highlights:

The UNC men’s basketball team is set to return to Chapel Hill Tuesday afternoon from New Orleans. The Tar Heels are expected to arrive outside the Dean Smith Center around 2:30 p.m. and fans are welcome celebrate team as they enter the basketball facility.

 

Featured image via Todd Melet. For a full photo gallery of the game, click here.

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