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

By Horran Cameron

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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Dan Issel UK (1967-1970)

Dan Issel may not have the popularity and following that other players on this list have. Despite his lack of notoriety. Issel has the statistics to support the fact that he is arguably the best basketball player to come from the University of Kentucky.

Issel averaged 25.8 points and 13 rebounds during his three-year college career at Kentucky. Issel made second-most field goals in Kentucky basketball program all-time (825), all-time leader in points (2138), all-time leader in rebounds (1,078), All-American in 1969 and 1970, All-SEC in 1968, Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame, State of Kentucky Athletic Hall of Fame, University of Kentucky Athletic Hall of Fame. His #44 jersey is retired.

Issel had a long NBA career as a player and a coach.

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