Video of North Carolina vs Florida - 2000 National Semi-Final
- Final Score: North Carolina: 59, Florida: 71
- NCAA Tournament Game: 2000 National Semi-Final
- RCA Dome - Indianapolis, Indiana
Florida overcame foul trouble and dominated the final 13 minutes to secure a spot in the title game. Joseph Forte, the first freshman ever to lead North Carolina in scoring, went on a tear early in the second half by scoring 10 straight points during a 12-2 run. The Tar Heels' Brendan Haywood led the night's scoring with 20 points, while Forte finished with 15 before fouling out.
NCAA Tournament Video Highlights
- Tar Heels are rejected by Donell Harvey who forces the turnover and leads to a Gator basket. (Donell Harvey, Florida)
- Kenyan Weaks hits a 3pointer, capping a 16 point run by Florida. (Kenyan Weaks, Florida)
- Brendan Haywood dunks the ball as the Tar Heels fight back with a 123 run. (Brendan Haywood, North Carolina)
- Mike Miller fights for the offensive rebound and puts the ball in for two points. (Mike Miller, Florida)
- Ed Cota with an outstanding nolook lob to Kris Lang who hits an inside layup. (Ed Cota , North Carolina)
- On fire! Joseph Forte sinks his second 3pointer in a row. UNC rallies from 15 down. (Joseph Forte, North Carolina
- Florida runs the pickand roll and Udonis Haslem slams it in with authority. (Udonis Haslem, Florida)
- Julius Peppers with a twohanded slam dunk, off the dish from Ed Cota. (Julius Peppers, North Carolina)