There is a revitalized interest in women’s basketball, with sky-high ratings, swirling social media buzz and money to be made. Some of this interest comes from those who hadn’t watched the sport prior and may not be aware of the greatness that preceded the current moment.
One example of that greatness: former North Carolina Tar Heel Charlotte Smith. Thirty years ago, Smith solidified her place in basketball history when she hit a memorable buzzer-beating 3-pointer in the 1994 NCAA national championship game, putting North Carolina over Louisiana Tech, 60-59.
It is a moment that is still being replayed and Smith relishes in hearing people share their memories with her. “It feels like it was yesterday and I think the memory of that moment has been kept alive,” she said in a phone interview to Swish Appeal.
Now, her story is being told in a newly-released short documentary titled Finding Balance, produced by I Am Second. In the documentary, Smith goes into detail about growing up in a family that prioritized morality and values above all else. Along the way, she developed a huge love for sports and, inspired by Michael Jordan, she hit the hardwood and decided to attend North Carolina.
