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UNC Basketball: Top 5 UNC power forwards of all time

By Horran Cameron

Sep 25, 2015; Charlotte, NC, USA; Charlotte Hornets forward/center Tyler Hansbrough (50) during media day at the Time Warner Cable Arena. Mandatory Credit: Joshua S. Kelly-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 25, 2015; Charlotte, NC, USA; Charlotte Hornets forward/center Tyler Hansbrough (50) during media day at the Time Warner Cable Arena. Mandatory Credit: Joshua S. Kelly-USA TODAY Sports /
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#5: Mike O’Koren, UNC (1976-80)

Mike O’Koren (#31 in the video) does not get the props he deserves as one of the greatest power forwards at North Carolina.

O’Koren was a three-time All-American from 1978-80. He was a first-team All-ACC player in 1978 and 1980. As a sophomore, O’Koren led the ACC in field goal shooting as well as being the ranked second in shooting percentage in the nation.

O’Koren was a charismatic player, Carolina blue collar player. He could dunk with power with either hand. He had a trademark finger roll layup that was less than perfect.

Likewise, he was an underrated defender who backed down from nobody.

During his UNC career, O’Koren ranks 14th all time in scoring, 18th in rebounding at UNC all time (815) and 10th in career steals (183).

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