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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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3. Antawn Jamison

1997; USA; FILE PHOTO; North Carolina Tar Heels forward Antawn Jamison (33) in action during the 1997 season. Mandatory Credit: RVR Photos-USA TODAY Sports
1997; USA; FILE PHOTO; North Carolina Tar Heels forward Antawn Jamison (33) in action during the 1997 season. Mandatory Credit: RVR Photos-USA TODAY Sports / RVR Photos-USA TODAY Sports

Jamison was one of the best scorers in UNC history. He opened with a freshman season in which he averaged 15.1 points per game on 62.4% shooting from the field. 

He only got better from there. After being named to the All-ACC team as a freshman, he went on to become: a Consensus All-American, ACC Player of the Year, and the Consensus Player of the Year via several awards.

His best season was his junior year in which he averaged 22.2 points per game and 10.5 rebounds per game with 57.9% shooting from the field. 

Antawn Jamison Breakdown:

Seasons: 3 

Career Stats: 19 PPG, 9.9 RPG, 0.9 APG, 0.9 SPG, 0.8 BPG, 57.7 FG%, 61.7 FT%

Best Awards: 1997-98 ACC Player of the Year, 1997-98 AP Player of the Year, 1997-98 NABC Division I Player of the Year, 1997-98 Sporting News Player of the Year, 1997-98 USBWA Player of the Year, 1997-98 Naismith Award, 1997-98 Wooden Award

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