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UNC Basketball: Top 5 UNC small forwards of all time

By Horran Cameron

Apr 4, 2016; Houston, TX, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels fans hold up their hands during the first half against against the Villanova Wildcats in the championship game of the 2016 NCAA Men
Apr 4, 2016; Houston, TX, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels fans hold up their hands during the first half against against the Villanova Wildcats in the championship game of the 2016 NCAA Men /
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#5 – Jerry Stackhouse, UNC (1993-1995)

Jerry Stackhouse was a star before he stepped into the Dean Dome.

As a high school player in Kinston, North Carolina he made a name for himself because of his basketball prowess. Stackhouse signed autographs to children as a high school scholar athlete.

Fast forward to college.

Stackhouse was a freshman on the 1993-94 Tar Heels squad that was supposed to defend their national championship from the previous year. Although they fell short, Stackhouse made sure that his presence was felt.

Stackhouse was the MVP of the 1994 ACC Tournament. In the following season, Stackhouse led UNC to the 1995 Final Four. He was first-team All-American during this season.

Here is an interesting fact about No. 42. As a sophomore at UNC, Stackhouse played out of position as a power forward. Dean Smith utilized a “small ball” lineup during the 1994-95 season.

This team was one of Smith’s best teams ever.

In two seasons, he averaged 15.7 points per game, one of the highest UNC career scoring averages ever. He finished his career with 1,080 career points as a Tar Heel. His highlight reel dunks and solid all-around play will never be forgotten.

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