UNC Basketball: Top 10 greatest scorers in Tar Heels history

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CHAPEL HILL, NC – JANUARY 04: Tyler Hansbrough #50 of the North Carolina Tar Heels turns inside against Josh Southern #52 of the Boston College Eagles during the game on January 4, 2008 at the Dean E. Smith Center in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) /

UNC basketball top scorer No. 1: Tyler Hansbrough (2005-2009)

Career Points: 2872
Points Per-Game: 20.2

If you try to define “dominant” at the college basketball level, Tyler Hansbrough is the dadgum definition of it.

Although some of Hansbrough’s records have been surpassed, his career points mark is one that looks like it will be safe for quite some time. With the current landscape of college basketball, this is a record that may not ever be even challenged.

Hansbrough burst onto the scene as a freshman and put together an illustrious four-year career in Chapel Hill. He ended his career in grand style, leading the Roy Williams-led Tar Heels to the national title during the 2008-2009 season.

“Psycho T” cemented himself as one of (if not the) greatest player in UNC basketball history, as he put himself on top of the program’s all-time scoring list with plenty of comfort room.

Jan 21, 2023; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; Former North Carolina Tar Heels great Tyler Hansbrough presents forward Armando Bacot (5) with the game ball after the game. Bacot became the all-time Tar Heels rebounding leader during the game breaking Hansbrough’s record. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports

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