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Michael Jordan College Stats, Game Log
By Chris Wright
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As a freshman, North Carolina’s Michael Jordan hit one of the most iconic shots in March Madness history to help beat Georgetown and deliver Dean Smith a long-awaited national championship. As a junior, Jordan joined the list of Naismith Award winners and Wooden Award winners as the nation’s best college basketball player before leaving early and embarking on a Hall of Fame career in the NBA.
Jordan is widely regarded as the greatest basketball player of all-time.
That legend began at North Carolina, where his name still appears in multiple categories in the Tar Heels’ record book — despite playing only 3 seasons.
This exclusive stats database includes Michael Jordan’s college stats, details every game Jordan played as a Tar Heel, with breakouts on how he fared vs. rivals NC State and Duke, as well his performances in every ACC Tournament and NCAA Tournament game.
Michael Jordan College Stats — Complete Game Log at UNC
Michael Jordan averaged 17.7 points during his UNC career. Here is Jordan’s complete game-by-game statistical breakdown as a Tar Heel:
Michael Jordan UNC Stats — Game Log in The NCAA Tournament
Jordan played 10 games in the NCAA Tournament. He helped UNC beat Georgetown to win the 1982 national title. Jordan averaged 16.5 points per game and his Tar Heels went 8-2 in those games. Here’s his game-by-game statistical breakdown:
Michael Jordan UNC Stats — Game Log in The ACC Tournament
Jordan averaged 16.4 points per game in 7 ACC Tournament games. He helped the Tar Heels win the 1982 ACC Tournament. Here is his game-by-game statistical breakdown:
Michael Jordan vs NC State
Jordan grew up in Wilmington, NC, modeling his game after high-flying NC State legend and NCAA Tournament champion David Thompson. Jordan chose the Tar Heels coming out of Laney High School, setting the stage for several classic matchups between the rival Tar Heels and Wolfpack. Jordan averaged 15.5 points per game vs. the Wolfpack. Here is his statistical breakdown:
Michael Jordan vs Duke
Shortly after arriving at Duke, new coach Mike Krzyzewski wrote Jordan a letter after learning he was committing to Dean Smith and North Carolina. Coach K wished Jordan good luck. Jordan proceeded to go 6-1 against Coach K and Duke. Jordan scored 30 or more points 4 times in his career — twice against Duke. He averaged 22.7 points against the Blue Devils. Here is his game-by-game statistical breakdown:
Michael Jordan Milestones at UNC
Career points: 1,788 (No. 16 all-time in UNC history; was No. 9 when he declared for the NBA Draft in 1984)
Most points by sophomore in UNC history: Michael Jordan, 721 (1982-83)
Most points in a game: 39 vs. Georgia Tech (Jan. 29, 1983)
30-point games: 4
Lowest-scoring game: 2 points vs. NC State (Jan. 30, 1982)
Games held under 10 points: 10 times
UNC’s record when Jordan scored at least 20 points: 31-7
Most rebounds in a game: 12 (vs. NC State, Jan. 7, 1984; vs. Maryland, Jan. 12, 1984)
Most 3-pointers in a game: 6 vs. Georgia Tech (Jan. 29, 1983)
UNC’s record when Jordan fouled out: 2-5
Michael Jordan College Stats, By Year
These are Michael Jordan’s college stats at North Carolina:
| Year | GP | FG | FGA | FT | FTA | REB. | ASSISTS | POINTS | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981-82 | 34 | 191 | 358 | 78 | 108 | 149 | 61 | 460 | 13.5 |
| 1982-83 | 36 | 282 | 527 | 123 | 167 | 197 | 56 | 721 | 20.0 |
| 1983-84 | 31 | 247 | 448 | 113 | 145 | 163 | 64 | 607 | 19.6 |
| TOTAL | 101 | 720 | 1,333 | 314 | 420 | 509 | 181 | 1,788 | |
| AVERAGE | 33.7 | 7.1 | 13.2 | 3.1 | 4.2 | 5.0 | 1.8 | 17.7 | 17.7 |
FAQ About Michael Jordan
Where did Michael Jordan go to college?
Michael Jordan went to the University of North Carolina, where he played 3 seasons for Hall of Fame coach Dean Smith (1981-82 through 1983-84).
How many points did Michael Jordan score in college?
Michael Jordan scored 1,788 points in 3 seasons at North Carolina. Had he returned for his senior season, he very likely would have passed Phil Ford (2,290 points) and become the Tar Heels’ all-time leading scorer. Jordan was ranked No. 9 all-time when he declared for the NBA Draft.
Who drafted Michael Jordan?
The Chicago Bulls drafted Jordan with the No. 3 overall pick in the 1984 NBA Draft.
Who was picked ahead of Michael Jordan in the 1984 NBA Draft?
Houston selected Hakeem Olajuwon with the No. 1 pick. Then, the Portland Trail Blazers made the controversial decision to select Kentucky center Sam Bowie with the No. 2 overall pick, allowing Jordan to slide to No. 3.
Who cut Michael Jordan in high school?
Michael Jordan grew up in Wilmington, N.C., and became a McDonald’s All-American at Laney High School. But he didn’t make the varsity team until his junior year.
Laney coach Clifton “Pop” Herring cut Jordan during his sophomore year. Jordan was just 5-foot-9 as a sophomore, and he starred on the junior varsity team.
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A 30-time APSE award-winning editor with previous stints at the Miami Herald, The Indianapolis Star and News & Observer, Executive Editor Chris Wright oversees editorial operations for Saturday Down South.
