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Where RJ Davis Sits on All-Time UNC Basketball Scoring List

The 2,000-point club is well within the reach of UNC basketball senior RJ Davis.

Matt Giles

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Armando Bacot, who became the UNC basketball program's all-time leading rebounder as a senior center in Chapel Hill, needed this season, his fifth, to reach 2,000 career points. Teammate RJ Davis might not.

The 22-year-old senior guard, frontrunner for ACC Player of the Year, is at 1,870 following his frigid 12-point performance (1-for-14 from the field) in then-No. 10 UNC's 54-44 road win over unranked Virginia on Saturday.

And there are four contests remaining on the Tar Heels' regular slate, with the potential for nine more between the ACC Tournament and NCAA Tournament. So, even if UNC played only six more games due to early March Madness exits, Davis could achieve the 2,000 feat by averaging 21.7 points per game from here on out.

That would be on par with the durable bucket-getter's ACC-leading season average of 21.0 points per game through 27 outings for the ACC-leading Tar Heels (21-6, 13-3 ACC).

He currently sits No. 11 on UNC's all-time scoring list, needing only 43 more points to pass No. 10 Brad Daugherty (1,912):

Until RJ Davis adds 130 more to his count, the Tar Heels' 2,000-point club consists of seven names: Tyler Hansbrough (2,872), Phil Ford (2,290), Armando Bacot (2,198), Sam Perkins (2,145), Lennie Rosenbluth (2,047), Al Wood (2,015), and Charlie Scott (2,007).

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Matt Giles is the editor and publisher of North Carolina Tar Heels on SI, Duke Blue Devils on SI, and NC State Wolfpack on SI, making him a key source for comprehensive coverage of these storied college basketball programs. Since joining UNC on SI in 2023, Matt has been dedicated to providing in-depth analysis, breaking news, and exclusive content on all three teams. He covers everything from game previews and recaps to player profiles and recruiting updates. Matt's expert knowledge of these teams has made his work a go-to resource for fans and followers of Duke, NC State, and UNC. As publisher, he shapes the editorial direction, ensuring that the most relevant and timely information reaches his audience.

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