UNC will unveil a statue of Tyler Hansbrough outside the Dean E. Smith Centre, paying tribute to the Tar Heel legend’s heart, hustle, and spirit of victory.
UNC to Erect Tyler Hansbrough Statue Outside Dean Smith Center to Celebrate Tar Heel Greatness
The University of North Carolina will soon pay tribute to one of its all-time basketball legends—Tyler Hansbrough—by unveiling a statue in his honor outside the Dean E. Smith Center. The monument will recognize Hansbrough’s unmatched contributions to the Tar Heel program and his lasting legacy in college basketball.
Hansbrough’s career at UNC was nothing short of historic. He remains the ACC’s all-time leading scorer with 2,872 points and holds the NCAA record for most career free throws made (982). A four-time first-team All-American and the 2008 National Player of the Year, he was the driving force behind North Carolina’s run to the 2009 national championship.
The statue will symbolize the grit, passion, and relentless work ethic that defined Hansbrough’s time in Chapel Hill. More than a physical tribute, it will stand as a reminder of the heart and determination that made him a Tar Heel icon and one of the most respected figures in college basketball history.
LOYALTY OVER LEGACY: RJ Davis Turns Down a $4 million offer from Duke Basketball, Saying “UNC is My Home” Fans of basketball, this is for you.
LOYALTY OVER LEGACY: RJ Davis Turns Down $4M Duke Offer, Declares “UNC is My Home”
In a College Basketball Era Dominated by NIL, One Star Chooses Heart Over Cash
In an age where name, image, and likeness (NIL) money often dictates the direction of college basketball careers, UNC’s RJ Davis just sent shockwaves through the sport with a decision that defies the current culture.
Davis, a senior guard and All-American coming off a stellar season, reportedly turned down a massive $4 million offer to transfer to archrival Duke. Yes, Duke. The offer—complete with high-profile brand deals, luxury perks, and long-term career incentives—would’ve made him one of the highest-paid athletes in college basketball. But Davis’s response? Five powerful words: “UNC is my home.”
