In the 130 years since James Naismith invented the game of basketball, thousands of elite athletes have played college basketball and developed the game from an unknown physical education activity into a behemoth with billion-dollar TV deals, college basketball betting, NIL deals, and more.
Who are the best players of all time?
Ranking the Best College Basketball Players of All Time
Tyler Hansbrough might be the most modern addition to this list as he was one of the rare talents that stayed all four years.
In four years at UNC, “Psycho T” averaged 20.2 points and 8.6 rebounds per game. He’s also one of the most decorated Tar Heels in team history. Hansbrough was a three-time First-Team All-American, National Player of the Year in 2008, four-time All-ACC selection, and a national champion in 2009.