I know having a list with Jordan ranked fourth just seems wrong, and obviously, he’s UNC’s best shooting guard of all time. But this was a freshman-year Jordan, playing sidekick to First Team All-American James Worthy and Second Team All-American Sam Perkins. Also, this backcourt only played one season together, while each of the top three backcourts played at least two.
The top three backcourts just had more firepower and balance. Jordan was a budding, two-way superstar, averaging 13.5 points per game in a slower era without the 3-point line — an impressive statline for a freshman.
Black was the perfect complementary piece, providing senior leadership, a pass-first mentality and stifling defense. This team beat Patrick Ewing and Sleepy Floyd in Dean Smith’s first championship — a historic win over Georgetown.
Jordan hit his iconic, go-ahead, mid-range jumper that turned him from “Mike Jordan” to “Michael Jordan.” And the rest is history — the GOAT was born.