Tyler Hansbrough

Tyler Hansbrough is a college basketball player for the North Carolina Tar Heels. He was named 2008 ACC Conference Player of the year, as well as the 2008 Sports Illustrated and Sporting News National Player of the Year. Hansbrough has qualified to have his jersey retired by the University of North Carolina.North Carolina Tar Heels: Tyler Hansbrough Player Bio

On February 28, 2009, Hansbrough had eight free-throw shots, bringing his career total for 907, making him the all-time leader in the history of the NCAA for free-throw points.CBSSports.com: Hansbrough Sets Free-throw Mark as Heels Stomp on Ga. Tech

College Career

In his freshman year, Hansbrough averaged 18.9 points per game to lead UNC, which earned him the 2006 ACC Freshman of the Year. He finished in second for ACC Player of the Year behind only J.J. Redick.North Carolina Tar Heels: Tyler Hansbrough Player Bio

During his sophomore season, Hansbrough averaged 18.8 points and 8.0 rebounds per game during the regular season. Hansbrough also suffered a broken nose in a game against Duke, forcing him to wear a face mask for the rest of the year.North Carolina Tar Heels: Tyler Hansbrough Player Bio

Hansbrough upped his scoring average to 22.6 points per game in his junior year. Included in that were 27 20-point games and 19 double-doubles. Hansbrough went on to become the ACC's highest scoring junior in history with 2,168 career points. Hansbrough will return to UNC for his senior season and will likely enter the 2009 NBA Draft.North Carolina Tar Heels: Tyler Hansbrough Player Bio

2008-2009 Season

On November 26, 2008, Hansbrough scored 34 points to help North Carolina blow out Notre Dame by the score of 102 to 87. The victory gave North Carolina the EA sports Maui Invitational championship. It was North Carolina's third time winning the title. ESPN.com: North Carolina 102, Notre Dame 87 (November 26, 2008)

Hansbrough was listed as doubtful for playing in the 2008 season opener as the Tar Heels face the Pennsylvania Quakers on November 15, 2008.FOX Sports: Hansbrough 'Extremely Doubtful' for Opener

On December 18, 2008, Hansbrough set a career scoring record for the University of North Carolina Tar Heel's men's basketball team. Hansbrough broke Phil Ford's record. Hansbrough finished the game with 20 points.ESPN.com: Evansville 73, North Carolina 91 (December 18, 2008)