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UNC Tar Heels Excited for Carrier Classic (Video)

USS Vinson construction for Carrier Classic
Mass Comm. Specialist Seaman George M. Bell /Navy
USS Vinson construction for Carrier Classic

The University of North Carolina Tar Heels are gearing up for their historic game against the Michigan State Spartans on Veterans Day in San Diego. The teams will compete in the Carrier Classic, the first basketball game to be played on a live aircraft carrier. The USS Carl Vinson will host the Carrier Classic, with an estimated 7,000 spectators (including President Barack Obama).

Coach Roy Williams and his players put together a video to express their excitement about the upcoming Carrier Classic. Take a look:

http://youtu.be/oHao5qr_1HE