UNC Basketball: All-time Kentucky vs. All-time North Carolina teams

Dec 11, 2016; Phoenix, AZ, USA; New Orleans Pelicans forward Anthony Davis (23) reacts on the bench in the first half against the Phoenix Suns at Talking Stick Resort Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jennifer Stewart-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 11, 2016; Phoenix, AZ, USA; New Orleans Pelicans forward Anthony Davis (23) reacts on the bench in the first half against the Phoenix Suns at Talking Stick Resort Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jennifer Stewart-USA TODAY Sports /
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Tyler Hansbrough, UNC (2005-2009)

Tyler Hansbrough averaged 20.2 points and 8.6 rebounds as a Tar Heel. Better known as “Psycho T,” Hansbrough is the most decorated North Carolina Tar Heels player.

Hansbrough holds several records, most notably

  • ACC and UNC record for most points all time (2,872)
  • ACC scoring record for most games scoring in double figures (133).
  • NCAA record for total made free throws (982)
  • ACC record for most free throws made in a season (304 in 2007-08)
  • ACC record for most free throws attempted in a career (1,241)

Hansbrough was the National Player of the Year, ACC Player of the Year, ACC Male Athlete of the Year, ACC Tournament MVP and NCAA East Regional Player of the Year during the 2007-08.

He was the 13th ACC player and first Tar Heel to earn first-team All-ACC Tournament honors three times. Hansbrough led the Tar Heels to a national championship in 2009.