Armando Bacot kept battling his way through a hobbling ankle injury for the chance to help UNC win a national championship. At one point, he could only hop on one leg in a desperate attempt to get back downcourt on defense. And by the end of Monday's 72-69 loss to Kansas in the NCAA title game, he couldn’t navigate even a few stairs without help. (Associated Press) UNC vs. Kansas Postgame Notes
Monday's game was North Carolina's 36th Final Four game, most all-time. This was UNC's 12th appearance in the National Championship game – The Tar Heels.