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In 1944, two schools from this state played in “The Secret Game” after a proposal was made (15[1])by (15[1])John McLendon. The stalling strategy known as the “Four Corners” offense (15[1])was popularized (15[1])by a university in this state. That school in this state won the 2005 Men’s NCAA (“N-C-double-A”) title (15[1])against an Illinois team that featured (15[1])Deron Williams. A three-pointer missed by Anderson Hunt allowed a school from this state to reach the NCAA Men’s final in 1991. (15[1]-5[1])A school from this state lost an NCAA championship when (*) Kris Jenkins hit a buzzer-beating three for Villanova. (10[1])While coaching a school from this state, the record for most Men’s Final Four appearances (10[1])was broken by “Coach K”. For 10 points, name this (10[1])state home to Duke University and a namesake school at Chapel Hill. ■END■

ANSWER: North Carolina [or NC; prompt on Carolina]
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