Top 40 UNC football and basketball players of all time: No. 23 - Walter Davis

Posted May 21, 2022
Amazingly, Walter Davis was never named to any major first or second-team All-America squads, but he was first-team All-ACC in 1977, All-ACC in 1976, was on the 1977 NCAA All-Tournament team, and was on the USA gold medal winning team in the 1976 Olympics. He might be the most underappreciated UNC player ever during his time as a Tar Heel. (Tar Heel Illustrated)

Related: Basketball, Basketball Recruiting

What new college eligibility rules mean for the future of UNC Basketball
The new five-year clock for NCAA eligibility will start on an athlete’s 19th birthday or on the date of first full-time college enrollment if the...
Thu Jul 2, 2026

Leaky Black Waived By Washington Wizards
The Washington Wizards announced on Wednesday afternoon that forward Leaky Black has been waived. The news comes after a limited appearance in his lone season...
Thu Jul 2, 2026

Video: TarHeel247 Podcast - UNC Basketball Summer Intel
Andrew Jones and Jacob Turner from TarHeel247 share insights on the latest offseason news from inside the UNC Basketball program, including pickup game details, summer...
Thu Jul 2, 2026

Garrison Brooks To Continue Professional Basketball Career In Japan
Former UNC forward Garrison Brooks is continuing his professional basketball career in Japan with the Saitama Broncos for the 2026-27 season. Brooks, who played for...
Thu Jul 2, 2026