NBA rosters feature 16 former Tar Heels as preseason begins

From Vince Carter to Coby White and everyone in between

Brant Wilkerson-New | Oct 10, 2019

Mike Dinovo | USA TODAY Sports

The NBA preseason is underway, as former North Carolina star Vince Carter beginning his 22nd season in the league and rookie Coby White is already creating highlights just a few games into his pro career.

Straight Sauce, @CobyWhite 🔥 #NBAPreseason pic.twitter.com/zADhQ9O5M1
— NBA TV (@NBATV) October 10, 2019

Carter, the ageless wonder that he is, is still making the highlight reel, too, but in a slightly different way than he's done for most his career.

Vince Carter hit Cam Reddish with a behind-the-back assist on a corner 3. pic.twitter.com/vTv6FPENWV
— Bally Sports: Hawks (@HawksOnBally) October 8, 2019

Along with veterans like Reggie Bullock and Wayne Ellington continuing their careers in New York, Luke Maye is fighting to carve out a roster spot with Milwaukee, or at the very least, show enough to earn a spot with the club's G-League team.

After winning his second NBA title with the Toronto Raptors last season, Danny Green moves on to Los Angeles and will figure to play a major role in the Lakers' pursuit of a championship.

Also expected to contend in the Western Conference, Utah added Ed Davis as a free agent, while Tony Bradley is expected to make a major jump after another strong Summer League performance.

With 16 players on NBA rosters at the moment, Carolina ranks third among college programs, trailing Duke (25) and Kentucky (32).

Here's all of the former Tar Heels currently on rosters for the preseason:

Player	Team
Harrison Barnes	Sacramento Kings
Reggie Bullock	New York Knicks
Tony Bradley	Utah Jazz
Vince Carter	Atlanta Hawks
Ed Davis	Utah Jazz
Wayne Ellington	New York Knicks
Danny Green	Los Angeles Lakers
John Henson	Cleveland Cavaliers
Justin Jackson	Dallas Mavericks
Cameron Johnson	Phoenix Suns
Nassir Little	Portland Trailblazers
Luke Maye	Milwaukee Bucks
Theo Pinson	Brooklyn Nets
Coby White	Chicago Bulls
Marvin Williams	Charlotte Hornets
Tyler Zeller	Denver Nuggets