UNC Basketball: Ranking the 10 greatest big men in Tar Heels history

ST. LOUIS - APRIL 04: Sean May #42 of the North Carolina Tar Heels celebrates after defeating the Illinois Fighting Illini 75-70 to win the NCAA Men's National Championship game at the Edward Jones Dome on April 4, 2005 in St. Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images) /

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North Carolina Tar Heels former head coach Dean Smith and former player James Worthy. (Photo Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports) /

No. 2: James Worthy

UNC Basketball Career Stats: 14.5 PPG, 7.4 RPG, 1.1 BPG, 1.4 STL, 54.1 FG%

Worthy put together a strong three-year career as a Tar Heel, as he helped led the 1981-1982 team to a national championship season.

The former Tar Heel was at his best during that season, averaging a career-high 15.6 points per game. Over 84 games played at North Carolina, Worthy scored 1,219 points and recorded 620 rebounds.

Worthy went on to be a two-time All-ACC selection as well as a consensus All-American. He did his best work in postseason play, as made two All-ACC Tournament Teams and was the 1982 ACC Tournament MVP. In NCAA Tournament play, Worthy was named the Most Outstanding Player in 1982 and was a two-time All-Region and one-time All-Tournament selection.

For most programs, Worthy would easily secure the top spot. However, the UNC basketball program has a player who has simply put himself above the rest.

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