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NBA Draft History: Michael Jordan, UNC basketball's other top NBA draft picks


is hoping to be the latest North Carolina basketball player to hear his name called during the NBA draft, which begins with the first round on Wednesday before concluding Thursday in New York. Before we turn our attention to who’s next, let’s take a look back at four of the best UNC players to be selected in the history of the NBA draft. (Fayetteville Observer)

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NBA Draft History: Michael Jordan, UNC basketball's other top NBA draft picks