North Carolina Basketball: The 5 Biggest Fan Favorites in Tar
Heels History  By (Featured Columnist) on July 2, 2013  4,415
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Tar Heels have produced a healthy crop of star players over the
years. But not all of them are what we would consider "fan
favorites."  Fan favorites are the guys that withstand the test
of time, whether they were successful at the next level or not.
As a matter of fact, only two former Tar Heels on this list were
successful in the NBA—at least so far.  Another is still finding
his way.  But what all of these players have in common is
popularity among UNC fans. Their style of play, work ethic and
moments of greatness on the collegiate hardwood earned the
respect and unwavering gratitude of folks residing in Tar Heel
Nation.  These are the five biggest fan favorites in Tar Heels
history.  5. Ed Cota, 1996-2000  Craig Jones/Getty Images  Ed
Cota never captured a title while in Chapel Hill. He never even
suited up in the NBA.  B