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UNC Basketball vs Villanova 2016 NCAA Championship to Air on TNT
The classic 2016 NCAA title game will be revisited in a special TV broadcast nearly 10 years later.
Mar. 16, 2026 at 7:34pm
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Nearly a decade after Villanova's dramatic buzzer-beater over North Carolina in the 2016 NCAA championship game, the classic matchup will be relived in a special TV broadcast on TNT. The game, which featured Marcus Paige's game-tying shot with 4.7 seconds left followed by Kris Jenkins' championship-winning 3-pointer at the buzzer, is considered one of the greatest finishes in March Madness history.
Why it matters
The 2016 NCAA championship game between UNC and Villanova is widely regarded as one of the most thrilling and memorable title games in college basketball history. Revisiting this classic matchup on national television will allow fans to relive the drama and excitement of that unforgettable finish.
The details
The special broadcast on TNT will feature full game footage, in-depth analysis, and interviews with the key players and coaches from both teams. Viewers will be able to experience the tension and emotion of the final seconds leading up to Jenkins' championship-winning shot.
- The 2016 NCAA championship game between UNC and Villanova took place on April 4, 2016.
- The special TV broadcast on TNT is scheduled to air on March 16, 2026, just shy of the 10-year anniversary of the original game.
The players
Marcus Paige
The former UNC guard hit a game-tying, double-clutch 3-pointer with 4.7 seconds left in the 2016 NCAA championship game.
Kris Jenkins
The former Villanova forward hit the championship-winning 3-pointer at the buzzer to lift the Wildcats to victory over UNC in the 2016 NCAA title game.
What they’re saying
“That 2016 game was one of the greatest finishes I've ever seen in college basketball. I'm excited for fans to relive that moment on TV.”
— Roy Williams, Former UNC Head Coach
“Hitting that shot at the buzzer to win the national championship is a moment I'll never forget. I'm glad fans will get to experience the excitement of that game again.”
— Kris Jenkins, Former Villanova Forward
What’s next
The special broadcast on TNT is expected to draw high viewership as fans tune in to relive one of the most thrilling NCAA championship games in recent memory.
The takeaway
The 2016 NCAA championship game between UNC and Villanova will forever be remembered as a classic, with the dramatic finish cementing its place in college basketball history. The upcoming TV special will allow a new generation of fans to experience the excitement and tension of that unforgettable moment.
