Marcus Paige, Brice Johnson and Joel James have played their last game at the Dean Dome, capping off their four years in Chapel Hill with a 75-70 win over Syracuse.
After the game, Paige, Johnson and James addressed the packed house – thanking the Tar Heel fans for their support during their time at Carolina.
Watch @bjohnson_23 speak to the Smith Center crowd on senior night after the win against Syracuse https://t.co/JBY0iBvVE4
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Watch @marcuspaige5 address the Smith Center crowd after the team's win against Syracuse on senior night https://t.co/JJ01q2KRXC
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Watch Joel James have a quick chat with the Smith Center crowd after the senior night win against Syracuse https://t.co/GeiT42LZIL
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The players weren’t the only ones giving heart-felt speeches. Head Coach Roy Williams, who has won two national championships, heaped major on his 2015-2016 squad, evening saying it may be the most favorite team he’s coached.
'This may be my favorite team of all time' – Coach Williams speaks with Smith Center crowd at end of senior night https://t.co/sOh7Ydf3dE
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The Tar Heels will close out their regular season this Saturday against Duke.