There are 10 active former North Carolina players in the NBA.
How many NBA players were born in North Carolina?
144 Players
| Birth | ||
|---|---|---|
| Rk | Player | City |
| 7 | Norton Barnhill | Winston-Salem |
| 8 | Kent Bazemore | Kelford |
| 9 | Walt Bellamy* | New Bern |
What states do most NBA players come from?
Basketball State Rankings in 2021
| State | NBA Players | WNBA Players |
|---|---|---|
| 1. California | 52 | 18 |
| 2. Texas | 30 | 15 |
| 3. New York | 26 | 12 |
| 4. North Carolina | 30 | 2 |
Who is the best basketball player in North Carolina?
The most disparate list was for UNC. The Ranking list had #1 — Michael Jordan, #2 — James Worthy, #3 — Vince Carter, #4 — Bob Mc Adoo, #5 — Sam Perkins. The Bleacher list had #1 — (Get ready) Tyler Hansbrough, #2 — Michael Jordan, #3 — Phil Ford, #4 — James Worthy, #5 — Lennie Rosenbluth.
Where was Michael Jordan born?
The North Carolina Tar Heels football team, representing the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, has had 220 American football players drafted into the National Football League (NFL) since the league began holding drafts in 1936.
What state has most NBA teams?
California contains the most NBA teams (4) out of any state.
Which state has the best basketball?
1. Texas. Whether it’s college football or college basketball, no state is sending more players to the college level than Texas. From 2010 through 2014, Texas has had 47 players rated in ESPN’s Top 100.
What state produces the most pro athletes?
When you factor in population, the state produces 26.6 pro football players for every 100,000 people. The research was done by Sidelines, a sports technology and digital media company, which also found that Texas has produced the most NFL players (2,515) of any state.
What NBA players came out of North Carolina?
Former North Carolina Players Currently In The NBA
| Player | Pos | Draft Yr |
|---|---|---|
| Cameron Johnson | G | 2019 |
| Nassir Little | SF | 2019 |
| Day’Ron Sharpe | PF | 2021 |
| Coby White | PG | 2019 |
What rank is Mikey?
Class of 2023 Rankings List
| Rank | Players | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Omaha Biliew | 6’7″ |
| 2 | DJ Wagner | 6’3″ |
| 3 | Mikey Williams | 6’3″ |
| 4 | Elijah Fisher | 6’5″ |
How many NBA players are from Utah?
26 Players
| Birth | ||
|---|---|---|
| Rk | Player | City |
| 7 | Devin Durrant | Provo |
| 8 | Arnie Ferrin | Salt Lake City |
| 9 | Josh Grant | Salt Lake City |
How old is Jordan?
Jordan grew up in Wilmington, North Carolina, and entered the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 1981. As a freshman, he made the winning basket against Georgetown in the 1982 national championship game.