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The 10 Best UNC Basketball Players of All Time Ranked

UNC is one of the most storied programs in college basketball. These are 10 of the most impactful players to ever suit up for the Tar Heels, ranked in order of importance to the program

By Vinnie Portell

Dec 13, 2022; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; A view of the center court logo at Dean E. Smith Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 13, 2022; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; A view of the center court logo at Dean E. Smith Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports / Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports
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1. Michael Jordan

1980; Chapel Hill, NC, USA; FILE PHOTO; Michael Jordan cuts down the nets following UNC's win against Virginia in the 1982 ACC Tournament. Mandatory Credit: Star News via USA TODAY NETWORK
1980; Chapel Hill, NC, USA; FILE PHOTO; Michael Jordan cuts down the nets following UNC's win against Virginia in the 1982 ACC Tournament. Mandatory Credit: Star News via USA TODAY NETWORK / Star News-USA TODAY NETWORK

Every basketball fan knows who Michael Jordan is. 

The most famous basketball player of all-time first became a star at UNC and it didn’t take him long to shine. 

He became the ACC Freshman of the Year as he scored 13.5 points per game on 53.4% shooting from the field. Even though he was just a freshman, he played a pivotal role in UNC’s 1982 National Championship – scoring 16 points with nine rebounds, including hitting the game-winning shot in a 63-62 win over Georgetown.

Of course, Jordan only got better from there. He’d go on to become a conference player of the year, a back-to-back Consensus All-American and a back-to-back National Player of the Year.

His best season resulted in 20 points per game, 5.5 rebounds per game, 1.6 assists per game, 2.2 steals per game and 53.5% shooting from the field. 

Michael Jordan Breakdown: 

Seasons: 3

Career Stats: 17.7 PPG, 5 RPG, 1.8 APG, 1.7 SPG, 0.7 BPG, 54 FG%, 74.8 FT%

Best Awards: 1981-82 ACC Rookie of the Year, 1982-84 Consensus All-American, 1983-184 ACC Player of the Year, 1983-84 Consensus National Player of the Year, 1983-84 Naismith Award, 1983-84 Rupp Trophy, 1983-94 Wooden Award

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