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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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9. Sean May

Dec 4, 2004; Chapel Hill, NC, USA; UNC's Sean May and Kentucky's Randolph Morris fight for a rebound. May pulled down 19 rebounds and had 14 points in UNC's 91-78 victory over Kentucky. Mandatory Credit: Photo By Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports (c) Copyright 2004 Bob Donnan
Dec 4, 2004; Chapel Hill, NC, USA; UNC's Sean May and Kentucky's Randolph Morris fight for a rebound. May pulled down 19 rebounds and had 14 points in UNC's 91-78 victory over Kentucky. Mandatory Credit: Photo By Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports (c) Copyright 2004 Bob Donnan / Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports

May doesn’t make many top-10 UNC lists, but he squeaks into ours for one big reason: He was the best player on a National Championship team!

UNC has six National Championships and fans owe May a lot of thanks for the 2005 title. 

His last season in Chapel Hill was phenomenal. He posted: 17.5 points per game, 1.0 Blocks Per Game, 1.2 Steals Per Game and 10.7 Rebounds Per Game with 56.7% shooting from the field.

He was named the NCAA Tournament’s Most Outstanding Player that season, along with All-ACC honors and Consensus All-American honors. 

May might not have had the post-NCAA success as some other UNC greats, but his impact on the program was undeniably important.

Sean May Breakdown: 

Seasons: 3

Career Stats: 15.8 PPG, 10.0 RPG, 1.2 BPG, 1.3 SPG, 1.5 APG, 51.3 FG%, 71.7 FT%

Best Awards: 2004-05 All ACC, Consensus All-American, 2004-05 NCAA Tournament Most Outstanding Player

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