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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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Michael Jordan, UNC (1981-1984)

Michael Jordan influenced North Carolina’s basketball program and all sports, although his statistics do not measure up to other great UNC basketball players. Jordan’s skill, level of talent and stardom surpass any statistical category.

The ACC’s 50th Anniversary Team had Michael Jordan as the number one male athlete in ACC basketball history. He single-handedly revolutionized how athletes are marketed and become dual businessmen and stars.

Here is a list of Jordan’s greatest achievements while at UNC:

  • 1982 ACC Freshman of the Year
  • 1983 and 1984 ACC Player of the Year
  • hit the game-winning shot in the 1982 NCAA national championship game
  • Naismith and Wooden Award winner in 1984
  • first-team All-American (1983, 1984)
  • ranks 13th all-time scoring (1,788 points)
  • holds record for most points in a single season by a sophomore (721 points)
  • sixth most points scored in single season (721 points during 1982-1983)

Michael Jordan is the most influential person in the history of sports. EVER. North Carolina’s basketball uniforms don Jordan’s signature Jordan Brand logo, since Jordan Brand is under the umbrella of Nike.

In addition to being the top UNC shooting guard of all-time, Jordan remains the face of UNC basketball as the best player to ever play at the University of North Carolina.

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