The Shot Heard 'Round the World: Michael Jordan's Game-Winning Shot in the 1982 NCAA Championship

It was the 1982 NCAA Championship game between the North Carolina Tar Heels and the Georgetown Hoyas. With just 15 seconds left on the clock, Michael Jordan, a freshman at the time, received a pass from James Worthy and hit a 16-foot jumper that would go down in basketball history as "The Shot Heard 'Round the World." The crowd erupted as Jordan's shot swished through the net, securing the Tar Heels' victory. But it wasn't just any game-winning shot - it was the defining moment of Jordan's career, foreshadowing the greatness that was to come. Looking back on that game, one can't help but marvel at the poise, the confidence, and the sheer brilliance displayed by a young Michael Jordan. And as basketball fans, we're all grateful for that unforgettable moment in basketball history.