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UNC Basketball: Top 5 UNC shooting guards of all time

By Horran Cameron

Oct 14, 2015, Shanghai, China; Charlotte Hornets principal owner Michael Jordan watches first half action against the Los Angeles Clippers at the Mercedes-Benz Arena. Mandatory Credit: Danny La-USA Today Sports
Oct 14, 2015, Shanghai, China; Charlotte Hornets principal owner Michael Jordan watches first half action against the Los Angeles Clippers at the Mercedes-Benz Arena. Mandatory Credit: Danny La-USA Today Sports /
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Joseph Forte, UNC (1999-2001)

Joseph Forte had an impressive two season for the Tar Heels. As a freshman, he led UNC to the 2000 Final Four as an 8-seed where they eventually lost to the Florida Gators. Forte holds a lot of records for the Tar Heels. And keep in mind, he accomplished these feats in just two seasons.

He was the 2001 co-ACC Player of the Year (along with Duke’s Shane Battier). This year marked one of only two seasons in which there were co-MVPs in the ACC, 2013 being the other.

Forte holds the record for most points in a season by a UNC freshman (600 points in 1999-00 season). He has the third highest scoring average ever for a UNC freshman (16.7) and ranks second all-time in points scored by a UNC freshman (594).

Forte set the record for most rebounds by a guard in a single game against Duke on February 1, 2001 (24 points, 16 rebounds). He ranks fourth all-time in field goals attempted at UNC (558).

His trademark mid-range bank shot has not been duplicated by another UNC player since his departure. If Forte would have stayed for another season, his name would be amongst the top 10 or 15 UNC scorers of all-time.

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