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.
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 Armando Bacot and RJ Davis both having impressive seasons again, it was time to update the program’s all-time scoring leaders list. A list that includes both Bacot and Davis as well as other standouts that have played in Chapel Hill.
Let’s take a look at the UNC basketball program’s all-time leading scorers list, updated here in 2024 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)
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Years Played: 2012-16
Career Points: 1,716
Career PPG: 11.6
19. Rashad McCants
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Career Points: 1,721
Career PPG: 17.6
18. George Lynch
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. Doug Pensinger /Allsport
Years Played: 1989-993
Career Points: 1,747
Career PPG: 12.5
17. Mike O'Koren
North Carolina Tar Heels forward Mike O’Koren (55) in action during the 1978 season. Malcolm Emmons-USA TODAY Sports
Years Played: 1976-80
Career Points: 1,765
Career PPG: 15.1
16. Michael Jordan
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. Malcolm Emmons-USA TODAY Sports
Years Played: 1981-84
Career Points: 1,788
Career PPG: 17.7
15. Joel Berry
Joel Berry II #2 of the North Carolina Tar Heels celebrates by cutting down the net after defeating the Notre Dame Fighting Irish with a score of 74 to 88 in the 2016 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament East Regional Final at Wells Fargo Center on March 27, 2016 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Streeter Lecka/Getty Images
Years Played: 2014-18
Career Points: 1,813
Career PPG: 12.6
14. Bobby Lewis
North Carolina Tar Heels guard Bob Lewis (22) in action against Ohio State Buckeyes forward Andy Ahijevych (14) during the 1966 season. Malcolm Emmons-USA TODAY Sports
Years Played: 1964-67
Career Points: 1,836
Career PPG: 22.1
13. Marcus Paige
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. Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports
Years Played: 2012-16
Career Points: 1,844
Career PPG: 13.1
12. Walter Davis
North Carolina Tar Heels forward Walter Davis (24) in action against the Marquette Golden Eagles the 1977 NCAA national championship game at the Omni. Malcolm Emmons-USA TODAY Sports
Years Played: 1973-77
Career Points: 1,863
Career PPG: 15.7
11. Brad Daugherty
North Carolina Tarheels center (42) Brad Daugherty in action against the North Carolina State Wolfpack during the 1985 season. Malcolm Emmons-USA TODAY Sports
Years Played: 1982-86
Career Points: 1,912
Career PPG: 14.2
10. Antawn Jamison
Antawn Jamison of North Carolina University looks up at the basket during the Tarheels 93-81 win over Maryland at the Cole Field House in College Park, Maryland. Doug Pensinger /Allsport
Years Played: 1995-98
Career Points: 1,974
Career PPG: 19.0
9. Larry Miller
North Carolina Tar Heels guard Larry Miller (44) in action against Ohio State Buckeyes guard Bill Hosket (25) during the 1966 season. Malcolm Emmons-USA TODAY Sports
Years Played: 1965-68
Career Points: 1,982
Career PPG: 21.8
8. RJ Davis
North Carolina Tar Heels guard RJ Davis (4) reacts to a play against the Syracuse Orange during the first half at the JMA Wireless Dome. Rich Barnes-USA TODAY Sports
Years Played: 2020-present
Career Points: 1,858
Career PPG: 14.6
7. Charlie Scott
North Carolina Tar Heels guard Charlie Scott (33) in action during the 1968 season. Malcolm Emmons-USA TODAY Sports
Years Played: 1967-70
Career Points: 2,007
Career PPG: 22.1
6. Al Wood
North Carolina Tar heels guard Al Wood (30) in action against the Louisville Cardinals during the 1981 season. Malcolm Emmons-USA TODAY Sports
Years Played: 1977-81
Career Points: 2,015
Career PPG: 16.0
5. Lennie Rosenbluth
Happy birthday today to former Tar Heel great Lennie Rosenbluth, born on this day in 1933 #UNCBBall #GoHeels pic.twitter.com/tJkT1RjIz2
— Carolina Basketball (@UNC_Basketball) January 22, 2014
Years Played: 1954-57
Career Points: 2,047
Career PPG: 26.9
4. Sam Perkins
North Carolina Tar Heels forward Sam Perkins (41) shoots the ball against the North Carolina State Wolfpack center Cozell McQueen (45). Malcolm Emmons- USA TODAY Sports
Years Played: 1980-84
Career Points: 2,145
Career PPG: 15.9
3. Phil Ford
Mar, 1977; Unknown location, USA; FILE PHOTO; North Carolina Tar Heels guard Phil Ford (12) in action. Mandatory Credit: Malcolm Emmons- USA TODAY Sports
Years Played: 1974-78
Career Points: 2,290
Career PPG: 18.6
2. Armando Bacot
Armando Bacot #5 of the North Carolina Tar Heels reacts against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish during the first half at Purcell Pavilion at the Joyce Center on Feb. 22, 2023 in South Bend, Indiana. Michael Reaves/Getty Images
Years Played: 2019-present
Career Points: 2,291
Career PPG: 13.9
1. Tyler Hansbrough
Tyler Hansbrough #50 of the North Carolina Tar Heels walks down the court during the second half against the Duke Blue Devils at Cameron Indoor Stadium March 8, 2008 in Durham, North Carolina. North Carolina defeated Duke 76-68. Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images
Years Played: 2005-09
Career Points: 2,872
Career PPG: 20.2
