See photos from Duke vs. North Carolina in the NCAA Final Four
By Robert Willett and
Ethan Hyman
North Carolinas Brady Manek (45) reacts as time expires and the Tar Heels celebrate their 81-77 victory over Duke in the the NCAA Final Four semi-final on Saturday, April 2, 2022 at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, La.
Robert Willett
rwillett@newsobserver.com
New Orleans, LA
The North Carolina Tar Heels battle the Duke Blue Devils in NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament Final Four action, Saturday night, April 2, 2022 in New Orleans.
UNC, under first-year head coach Hubert Davis, faces Duke and coach Mike Krzyzewski in his final season in an epic college basketball showdown.
Check back during and after the game for more photos from News & Observer photojournalists Robert Willett and Ethan Hyman.
North Carolina head coach Hubert Davis and his wife Leslie leave the arena floor after UNCís 81-77 victory over Duke in the Final Four at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, La., Saturday, April 2, 2022. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
Duke head coach Mike Krzyzewski sits on the bus after leaving the arena after UNCs 81-77 victory over Duke in the Final Four at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, La., Saturday, April 2, 2022. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
North Carolinas Brady Manek (45) embraces his father following the Tar Heels 81-77 victory over Duke during the NCAA Final Four semi-final on Saturday, April 2, 2022 at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, La Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
UNC student Cameron Burhans, center, of Winston-Salem, N.C., celebrates in the student section following the Tar Heels 81-77 victory over Duke in the NCAA Final Four semi-final on Saturday, April 2, 2022 at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, La. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolinas Leaky Black (1) is embraces by his family following the Tar Heels 81-77 victory over Duke during the NCAA Final Four semi-final on Saturday, April 2, 2022 at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, La. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolinas Leaky Black (1) and Brady Manek (45) celebrate the Tar Heels 81-77 victory over Duke during the NCAA Final Four semi-final on Saturday, April 2, 2022 at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, La. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Dukes Paolo Banchero (5) reacts after a foul was called on teammate Wendell Moore Jr. (0) late in the second half against North Carolina during the NCAA Final Four semi-final on Saturday, April 2, 2022 at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, La. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper relishes in North Carolinas 81-77 victory over Duke in the NCAA Final Four semi-final on Saturday, April 2, 2022 at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, La. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolinas Caleb Love (2) drives to the basket past Dukes Mark Williams (15) for two of his game high 28 points, leading the Tar Heels to an 81-77 victory over Duke during the NCAA Final Four semi-final on Saturday, April 2, 2022 at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, La. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Brady Manek (45) defends Dukeís Paolo Banchero (5) during the second half of UNCís 81-77 victory over Duke in the Final Four at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, La., Saturday, April 2, 2022. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Caleb Love (2) hits a three-pointer with 25 seconds left in the game to give the Tar Heels a 78-74 lead during the second half of UNCs 81-77 victory over Duke in the Final Four at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, La., Saturday, April 2, 2022. Dukes Mark Williams (15) defends. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
North Carolina coach Hubert Davis reacts after taking a 62-59 lead in second half against Duke during the NCAA Final Four semi-final on Saturday, April 2, 2022 at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, La Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Duke associate head coach Jon Scheyer talks with head coach Mike Krzyzewski during the second half of UNCs 81-77 victory over Duke in the Final Four at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, La., Saturday, April 2, 2022. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s R.J. Davis (4) drives around Dukes Trevor Keels (1) during the first half of Dukes game against UNC in the Final Four at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, La., Saturday, April 2, 2022. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
North Carolina coach Hubert Davis calls an offensive set in the first half against Duke during the NCAA Final Four semi-final on Saturday, April 2, 2022 at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, La. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Dukes Paolo Banchero (5) dunks over North Carolinas Brady Manek (45) in the first half during the NCAA Final Four semi-final on Saturday, April 2, 2022 at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, La. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolinas Caleb Love (2) drives to the basket past Dukes Paolo Banchero (5) for two of his game high 28 points, leading the Tar Heels to an 81-77 victory over Duke during the NCAA Final Four semi-final on Saturday, April 2, 2022 at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, La Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Puff Johnson (14) steals the ball from Dukes Paolo Banchero (5) during the first half of Dukes game against UNC in the Final Four at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, La., Saturday, April 2, 2022. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
North Carolinas Caleb Love (2) reacts after sinking a basket to cut the Duke lead to two points late in the first half during the NCAA Final Four semi-final on Saturday, April 2, 2022 at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, La. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolinas Brady Manek (45) and Leaky Black (1) defend Dukes Wendell Moore Jr. (0) in the first half during the NCAA Final Four semi-final on Saturday, April 2, 2022 at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, La. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Leaky Black (1) drives past Dukes Paolo Banchero (5) during the first half of Dukes game against UNC in the Final Four at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, La., Saturday, April 2, 2022. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Armando Bacot (5) drives around Dukes Theo John (12) during the first half of Dukes game against UNC in the Final Four at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, La., Saturday, April 2, 2022. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
Duke head coach Mike Krzyzewski encourages his team during the first half of Dukes game against UNC in the Final Four at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, La., Saturday, April 2, 2022. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
North Carolina head coach Hubert Davis encourages his team during the first half of Dukes game against UNC in the Final Four at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, La., Saturday, April 2, 2022. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
Dukeís Jeremy Roach (3) celebrates after making the basket while being fouled during the first half of Dukeís game against UNC in the Final Four at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, La., Saturday, April 2, 2022. North Carolina’s Caleb Love (2) and North Carolina’s Leaky Black (1) stand around him. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
Duke head coach Mike Krzyzewski talks with his team during the first half of Dukes game against UNC in the Final Four at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, La., Saturday, April 2, 2022. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
Dukes Theo John (12) dunks over North Carolinas Caleb Love (2) in the first half during the NCAA Final Four semi-final on Saturday, April 2, 2022 at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, La. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Caleb Love (2) drives past Dukes Wendell Moore Jr. (0) during the first half of Dukes game against UNC in the Final Four at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, La., Saturday, April 2, 2022. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
Dukes Paolo Banchero (5) celebrates hitting a three-pointer during the first half of Dukes game against UNC in the Final Four at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, La., Saturday, April 2, 2022. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Caleb Love (2) drives around Dukes Jeremy Roach (3) during the first half of Dukes game against UNC in the Final Four at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, La., Saturday, April 2, 2022. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
Duke and North Carolina tipoff at the start of their game in the Final Four at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, La., Saturday, April 2, 2022. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
Former North Carolina coach Roy Williams reacts as the Tar Heels enter the court for their game against Duke during the NCAA Final Four semi-final on Saturday, April 2, 2022 at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, La. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina coach Hubert Davis is the first off the Tar Heels bus as they arrive for their NCAA Final Four semi-final game against Duke on Saturday, April 2, 2022 at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, La. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina coach Hubert Davis walks to the locker room as the Tar Heels arrive for their NCAA Final Four semi-final game against Duke on Saturday, April 2, 2022 at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, La. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Dukes Mark Williams (15) arrives for the NCAA Final Four semi-final game against North Carolina on Saturday, April 2, 2022 at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, La. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolinas Armando Bacot (5) arrives for the NCAA Final semi-final game against Duke on Saturday, April 2, 2022 at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, La. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Dukes Paolo Banchero (5) arrives for the NCAA Final Four semi-final game against North Carolina on Saturday, April 2, 2022 at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, La. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski and his wife Mickie hold hands as they arrive for the NCAA Final semi-final game against North Carolina on Saturday, April 2, 2022 at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, La. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
