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Kendall Marshall (2010-12)

He could have easily been higher on this list if he spent more than two years in college. Kendall Marshall was one of the best true point guards in college basketball over the last decade, averaging an incredible 9.8 assists per game during his sophomore season.

Not only are his 7.96 assists per game the most all-time at UNC, his 3.01 assist-to-turnover ratio is an ACC record.

If Marshall hadn't suffered a wrist injury in the NCAA tournament, the Tar Heels might have one more national championship banner in the rafters.

Derrick Phelps (1990-94)

He only averaged 7.3 points per game in his career, but Derrick Phelps was a quality true point guard who was one of the leaders for the 1992-93 national championship squad.

Phelps also excelled as a defender with the Tar Heels, setting a school record with 247 career steals. His ability to fill up the box score was often more valuable than just tallying points, which other members of the team were able to do.

Larry Brown (1960-63)

Known more for his coaching career, Larry Brown was also a solid player in his own right. The undersized player joined the team under Frank McGuire but was part of the transition to Dean Smith, leading the team in scoring during the legendary coach's first season at North Carolina.

He was an All-ACC player during his senior year alongside Billy Cunningham.

After graduating, Brown went on to become the first Tar Heels player in the Olympics, winning a gold medal in 1964.

Marcus Paige (2012-16)

After an outstanding sophomore season, Marcus Paige regressed a bit over his last two years, but he is still one of the best point guards in school history.

The recently departed player is known as a prolific outside shooter who set a UNC record with 299 made three-pointers. He was also more of a score-first player but still managed to average 4.3 assists per game throughout his four-year career.

Injuries and declining scoring might have hurt his legacy, but Paige should still be remembered fondly for his time in Chapel Hill.