Was Charlie Scott Snubbed for ACC Player of the Year in 1969 and '70?

Posted Jun 29, 2023
Charlie Scott is one of the 10 best players in UNC Basketball history, and likely merits the added distinction of being the most important as UNC's first black scholarship athlete. Yet he failed to win ACC Player of the Year in either of his exceptional seasons, losing to South Carolina’s John Roche in 1969 and 1970. Was he snubbed? Let’s examine. (Inside Carolina)

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