A Case For The Naismith Hall Of Fame: Brad Daugherty

Posted Apr 22, 2018
A 2-time first-team All-ACC performer, Brad Daugherty was a consensus All-America a as senior in 1986 before being selected No. 1 in the NBA draft. He played just eight seasons in the NBA. But he still made five NBA All-Star teams and finished his career with per-game averages of 19 points and 9.5 rebounds. His No. 43 is retired by the Cleveland Cavaliers. (Tar Heel Illustrated)

Related: Basketball, Tar Heels in the NBA

Video: TarHeel247 Podcast - John Henson, Scott Williams on Malone Hire, Transfer Targets, and More
Former UNC forward and NBA Champion Scott Williams joins fellow Tar Heel John Henson to discuss the hiring of Michael Malone, insights on Malone’s staff...
Fri Apr 10, 2026

Malone doesn’t want to 'Be Like Mike,' preferring 'Michael'
If a UNC Basketball player wanted to "Be Like Mike," Tar Heels coach Michael Malone would undoubtedly be delighted if they played like Michael Jordan...
Fri Apr 10, 2026

How this century's UNC Basketball national championship teams stack up
No. 2. 2009 North Carolina Tar Heels: This team was ruthless. The Tar Heels had five players who averaged double-figures during the 2008-09 season. Tyler...
Thu Apr 9, 2026

Michael Malone says UNC will play tough defense, rebound and be unselfish
Michael Malone’s Denver Nuggets were known for torrid defense, and he says that it will be the cornerstone of how UNC will play under his...
Thu Apr 9, 2026