North Carolina’s Greatest Basketball Players

For over a century, the North Carolina Tar Heels have been an overwhelming force in college basketball.  It makes sense that the players that have worn the blue and white have also been some of the greatest the game has ever seen.  Let’s take a closer look at the best Tar Heels in history.

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Michael Jordan

What can be said about MJ that hasn’t been said before?  He’s basketball’s GOAT.  As a Tar Heel, he wasn’t as dominant as he was in the NBA, but Jordan was already a high-flyer, and he proved he could hit game-winning shots.  Although he opted to forego the rest of his college career for a shot at the pros, the North Carolina faithful will always regard MJ as their favorite son.

Vince Carter

Speaking of high flyers, the greatest dunker the NBA has ever seen (arguably) was one a Tar Heel.  Yes sir, Vince Carter once delivered highlight reels in a Tar Heel jersey.  He was a leader and an amazing player for North Carolina before he was drafted by the NBA.

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James Worthy

The J-Train, as he was known with the Los Angeles Lakers showtime squad, James Worthy made quite a mark in the NCAA alongside Michael Jordan.  As a college player, Worthy already exhibited signs of being an exception forward who could run and finish breaks like nobody’s business.  A player that versatile could not be overlooked.


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