A Pair of UNC Champs Share a Birthday Today!

These two were phenomenal at UNC!

Both Ty Lawson and Tyler Hansbrough got older today. The North Carolina legends played together for two seasons in college. Hansbrough was with UNC from 2005-2009, and Lawson played from 2006-2009. Their time together was one of the greatest stretches in Tar Heel history.

Ty Lawson

Today, Lawson turns 36. One of the best point guards to ever play at UNC, he was the perfect floor general for a Roy Williams team. His speed made him hard to guard, and his ability to create opened up the offense. Lawson set an NCAA record for steals in a championship game with eight!

Accolades

• ACC All-Freshman
• 2008-2009 All-ACC
• 2008-2009 ACC Player of the Year
• Consensus All-American
• NCAA Champion

Tyler Hansbrough

Today, Psycho T turns 38. One of the best players to ever play in a Carolina uniform, Hansbrough’s accolades are unreal. He is the all-time leader in points at UNC and for the ACC.

Accolades

• 2005-2006 ACC Rookie of the Year
• 3x All-ACC Tourney Team
• 2007-2008 ACC Player of the Year
• 4x All-ACC
• Naismith Award Winner
• Wooden Award
• 2007-2008 AP Player of the Year
• National Champion

This duo led the way for North Carolina teams that were feared. They lost only 14 games together over three years while making it to two Final Fours and a National Championship.

Both are part of one of the greatest college basketball teams of all time!

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