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As a freshman in coach Dean Smith's team-oriented system, he was named ACC Freshman of the Year after he averaged 13.4 points per game (ppg) on 53.4% shooting (field goal percentage). He made the game-winning jump shot in the 1982 NCAA Championshipgame against Georgetown, which was led by future NBA rival Patrick Ewing. Jordan later described this shot as the major turning point in his Basketball career. During his three seasons at North Carolina, he averaged 17.7 ppg on 54.0% shooting, and added 5.0rebounds per game (rpg). He was selected by consensus to the NCAA All-American First Team in both his sophomore (1983) and junior (1984) seasons. After winning the Naismithand the Wooden College Player of the Year awards in 1984, Jordan left North Carolina one year before his scheduled graduation to enter the 1984 NBA Draft. The Chicago Bullsselected Jordan with the third overall pick, after Hakeem Olajuwon (Houston Rockets) andSam Bowie (Portland Trail Blazers).
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What year was Michael Jordan selected college player of the year?
1986
What year did Michael Jordan enter college?
1980
Did Michael Jordan start his freshman year in college?
yes
What year was Jordan selected college player of the year?
1996
What year was Michael Jordan's college basketball jersey retired?
1993
Did Michael Jordan leave college after his junior year to join the NBA?
Yes.
What year was Jordan selected College Player of the years?
1996
What was the Dream Team what year was Jordan selected College Player of the year?
1984?
Which basketball player was the rookie of the year in the 1984-85?
Michael Jordan
How many defensive player of the year did Michael Jordan win?
1
How Old was Michael Jordan when he went to college?
1981-1983 at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Which basketball player was the Rookie of the Year in the 1984-85 season?
Michael Jordan
