33 years later, NC State championship team meets president
Posted May 10, 2016
North Carolina State University's victorious 1983 men's basketball team finally got its day at the White House on Monday. Older but no less happy, team members debated with President Barack Obama whether the famous, game-winning dunk came after a shot or pass.
At the time, the school wouldn't cover the players' transportation to Washington or hotel rooms.
(ABC 11)
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