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The 20 all-time leading scorers in the UNC basketball men's history
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The University of North Carolina has a rich basketball history. The program has been home to legends of the game over the years with names like Phil Ford, Lennie Rosenbluth, Michael Jordan and Tyler Hansbrough all wearing that Carolina Blue.
To be in the record books as a player at North Carolina has significant meaning as you're up there with some of the best to play the game.
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Over the years, the Tar Heels have seen some prolific scorers come through the program and establish their dominance in the Atlantic Coast Conference as well as all of college basketball. And this year is no different for the program.
With RJ Davis in his final season, he has been climbing the all-time points list. And with that, it was time to update the program's all-time scoring leaders list to see where he stands.
Let's take a look at the UNC basketball program's all-time leading scorers list, updated here in 2025 as the season goes on. You will see some familiar names and maybe even some surprises as to where players are ranked on this list after successful careers.
20. Brice Johnson (2012-16)
Apr 2, 2016; Houston, TX, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels forward Brice Johnson (11) celebrates a shot during the second half against the Syracuse Orange in the 2016 NCAA Men's Division I Championship semi-final game at NRG Stadium. North Carolina won 83-66. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports
Years Played: 2012-16
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Career Points: 1,716
Career PPG: 11.6
19. Rashad McCants
ST. LOUIS, MO - APRIL 4: Rashad McCants #32 of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Tar Heels makes a call against the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Fighting Illini during the NCAA Men's National Championship at the Edward Jones Dome on April 4, 2005 in St. Louis, Missouri. North Carolina won 75-70. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
Years Played: 2003-05
Career Points: 1,721
Career PPG: 17.6
18. George Lynch
9 Feb 1993: George Lynch of the North Carolina Tar Heels stands on the court during a game against the Maryland Terrapins at the Cole Field House in College Park, Maryland. Mandatory Credit: Doug Pensinger /Allsport
Years Played: 1989-93
Career Points: 1,747
Career PPG: 12.5
17. Mike O'Koren
Mar 26, 1977; Atlanta, GA, USA, FILE PHOTO; North Carolina Tar Heels forward Mike O'Koren (31) in action against the UNLV Runnin Rebels during the 1977 NCAA Men's Final Four semi-finals at the Omni. Mandatory Credit: Malcolm Emmons-USA TODAY Sports
Years Played: 1976-80
Career Points: 1,765
Career PPG: 15.1
16. Michael Jordan
Mar 22, 1984; Atlanta, GA, USA; FILE PHOTO; North Carolina Tar Heels guard Michael Jordan (23) in action against the Indiana Hoosiers during the 1984 NCAA regional semi finals at The Omni. The Hoosiers defeated the Tar Heels 72-68. Mandatory Credit: Malcolm Emmons-USA TODAY Sports
Years Played: 1981-84
Career Points: 1,788
Career PPG: 17.7
15. Joel Berry
Feb 8, 2018; Chapel Hill, NC, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels guard Joel Berry II (2) reacts in the second half. The Tar Heels defeated the Blue Devils at Dean E. Smith Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports
Years Played: 2014-18
Career Points: 1,813
Career PPG: 12.6
14. Bobby Lewis
Unknown Date & Location, USA; FILE PHOTO; North Carolina Tar Heels guard Bob Lewis (22) in action against Ohio State Buckeyes forward Andy Ahijevych (14) during the 1966 season. Mandatory Credit: Malcolm Emmons-USA TODAY Sports
Years Played: 1964-67
Career Points: 1,836
Career PPG: 22.1
13. Marcus Paige
Mar 17, 2016; Raleigh, NC, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels guard Marcus Paige (5) celebrates on the court during the second half against the Florida Gulf Coast Eagles at PNC Arena. The Tar Heels won 83-67. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports
Years Played: 2012-16
Career Points: 1,844
Career PPG: 13.1
12. Walter Davis
Mar 28, 1977; Atlanta, GA, USA; FILE PHOTO; North Carolina Tar Heels forward Walter Davis (24) in action against the Marquette Golden Eagles the 1977 NCAA National Championship game at the Omni. Mandatory Credit: Malcolm Emmons-USA TODAY Sports
Years Played: 1973-77
Career Points: 1,863
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Career PPG: 15.7
11. Brad Daugherty
Mar 1985; Unknown location, USA; FILE PHOTO; North Carolina Tarheels center (42) Brad Daugherty in action against the North Carolina State Wolfpack during the 1985 season. Mandatory Credit: Malcolm Emmons-USA TODAY Sports
Years Played: 1982-86
Career Points: 1,912
Career PPG: 14.2
10. Antawn Jamison
15 Mar 1997: Foward Antawn Jamison of the North Carolina Tarheels hugs his coach Dean Smith after a playoff game against the Colorado Buffaloes at the Lawrence Joel Coliseum in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. The Tarheels won the game 73 - 56 giving Smit
Years Played: 1995-98
Career Points: 1,974
Career PPG: 19.0
9. Larry Miller
Unknown Date & Location, USA; FILE PHOTO; North Carolina Tar Heels guard Larry Miller (44) in action against Ohio State Buckeyes guard Bill Hosket (25) during the 1966 season. Mandatory Credit: Malcolm Emmons-USA TODAY Sports
Years Played: 1965-68
Career Points: 1,982
Career PPG: 21.8
8. Charlie Scott
Mar 15, 1969; College Park, MD, USA; FILE PHOTO; North Carolina Tar Heels guard Charlie Scott (33) in action against Davidson Wildcats guard Mike O'Neill (34) during the 1969 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament. Mandatory Credit: Malcolm Emmons-USA TODAY Sports
Years Played: 1967-70
Career Points: 2,007
Career PPG: 22.1
7. Al Wood
Unknown date, 1981; Unknown location, USA, FILE PHOTO; North Carolina Tar heels guard Al Wood (30) in action against the Louisville Cardinals during the 1981 season. Mandatory Credit: Malcolm Emmons-USA TODAY Sports
Years Played: 1977-81
Career Points: 2,015
Career PPG: 16.0
6. Lennie Rosenbluth
Years Played: 1954-57
Career Points: 2,047
Career PPG: 26.9
5. Sam Perkins
Mar 1982; Greensboro, NC, USA; FILE PHOTO; North Carolina Tar Heels center Sam Perkins (41) in action at Greensboro coliseum during the 1982 ACC Tournament. Mandatory Credit: Malcolm Emmons-USA TODAY Sports
Years Played: 1980-84
Career Points: 2,145
Career PPG: 15.9
4. Phil Ford
Aug 4, 2009; Chapel Hill, NC, USA; North Carolina Tar Heel former player and assistant coach Phil Ford reacts during the Professional Alumni game at the Dean E. Smith Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports
Years Played: 1974-78
Career Points: 2,290
Career PPG: 18.6
3. Armando Bacot
Years Played: 2019-present
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Career Points: 2,291
Career PPG: 13.9
2. RJ Davis
Years Played: 2020-present
Career Points: 2,710
Career PPG: 15.7
1. Tyler Hansbrough
Apr 6, 2009; Detroit, MI, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels forward Tyler Hansbrough (50) celebrates after defeating the Michigan State Spartans 89-72 in the championship game of the Final Four in the 2009 NCAA mens basketball tournament at Ford Field. Mandatory Credit: Jerry Lai-USA TODAY Sports
Years Played: 2005-09
Career Points: 2,872
Career PPG: 20.2
This article originally appeared on Tar Heels Wire: Top 20 all-time leading scorers in UNC men's basketball history.
