Keeping It Heel
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Ranking the 15 best UNC basketball NBA careers ever

By Nick Delahanty

2 Jun 1997: Guard Michael Jordan of the Chicago Bulls speaks to reporters during a press conference at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois. Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Daniel /Allsport
2 Jun 1997: Guard Michael Jordan of the Chicago Bulls speaks to reporters during a press conference at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois. Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Daniel /Allsport /
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Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame Class of 2018 enshrinee Charlie Scott. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images) /

No. 10: Charlie Scott

Career Stats: 17.9 PPG, 3.6 RPG, 4.8 APG, 1.3 SPG, 44.4 FG%, 18.2 3 PT%

Not only was Charlie Scott the first African-American scholarship player with the UNC basketball program, but also went on to put together a Hall of Fame career in the pros.

Scott began his professional career in the ABA and absolutely dominated. Over his two seasons in the ABA, Scott averaged a very impressive 30.1 points, 5.1 rebounds, and 5.2 assists per game.

Once he transitioned to the NBA, Scott was still a quality player, as his best seasons in the league came while as a member of the Phoenix Suns. He went on to play for the Boston Celtics and was a major piece of the organization’s 1976 championship squad.

Overall, Scott earned five All-Star appearances (three in the NBA) over his 10-year career. He was inducted into the Hall of Fame as a member of the 2018 class.

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