The Wolfpack is one of the most successful teams in the history of college basketball. Led by head coach Mike Krzyzewski, the Wolfpack has won four NCAA National Championships and has consistently been one of the top teams in the country for the past two decades. The Wolfpack has been a consistent presence in the NCAA Tournament and has won a total of nine ACC Tournament titles. In addition, the Wolfpack has produced a long list of NBA players, including Vince Carter, Chris Bosh, and Ty Lawson.
The Wolfpack's recent success has been largely due to the leadership of Coach Krzyzewski, who has been the head coach of the Wolfpack since 1980. Coach Krzyzewski has led the Wolfpack to unprecedented heights and has established a winning culture in Raleigh. The Wolfpack has become one of the most storied programs in college basketball and has produced some of the greatest players in the history of the game.
With the Wolfpack's recent success, it is only natural to wonder what has become of some of the players who helped make the Wolfpack a national power. Let's take a look at some of the Wolfpack's most successful players and see where they are now.
Vince Carter
Vince Carter is perhaps the most iconic player in the history of the Wolfpack. After a stellar collegiate career, Carter was selected by the Toronto Raptors with the fifth overall pick in the 1998 NBA Draft. Carter went on to have a legendary career in the NBA, earning eight All-Star selections and winning the 2000 NBA Slam Dunk Contest. In 2017, Carter announced that he would be retiring from the NBA after 21 seasons. Carter is now an analyst for ESPN and is an NBA ambassador.
Chris Bosh
Chris Bosh was a key member of the Wolfpack's 2001 National Championship team and was selected fourth overall by the Toronto Raptors in the 2003 NBA Draft. Bosh went on to have a successful career in the NBA, earning 11 All-Star selections and winning two NBA Championships with the Miami Heat. After suffering a serious blood clotting issue in 2015, Bosh has not played since and is now a member of the NBA's Player Association Executive Committee.
Ty Lawson
Ty Lawson was a key part of the Wolfpack's 2008 National Championship team and was selected 18th overall by the Minnesota Timberwolves in the 2009 NBA Draft. Lawson had a successful NBA career, playing for six teams during his nine-year career. Lawson is currently playing professionally in China and is looking to make a return to the NBA.
Harrison Barnes
Harrison Barnes was a key member of the Wolfpack's 2011 National Championship team and was selected seventh overall by the Golden State Warriors in the 2012 NBA Draft. Since joining the Warriors, Barnes has been a key contributor to the team, winning two NBA Championships. Barnes is currently a member of the Sacramento Kings and is looking to help the team return to the playoffs.
Tyler Hansbrough
Tyler Hansbrough was a key member of the Wolfpack's 2009 National Championship team and was selected 13th overall by the Indiana Pacers in the 2009 NBA Draft. Hansbrough had a successful NBA career, playing for five teams over the course of his nine-year career. Hansbrough is currently playing professionally in China.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. What has become of Vince Carter since his retirement from the NBA?
A1. Vince Carter is now an analyst for ESPN and is an NBA ambassador.
Q2. How many NBA All-Star selections did Chris Bosh win?
A2. Chris Bosh won 11 NBA All-Star selections.
Q3. What team did Ty Lawson play for during his NBA career?
A3. Ty Lawson played for six teams during his nine-year NBA career.
Q4. What team is Harrison Barnes currently playing for?
A4. Harrison Barnes is currently playing for the Sacramento Kings.
Q5. Where is Tyler Hansbrough currently playing professionally?
A5. Tyler Hansbrough is currently playing professionally in China.
Q6. How many NBA Championships have the Wolfpack won?
A6. The Wolfpack has won four NBA Championships.
Q7. Who is the head coach of the Wolfpack?
A7. The head coach of the Wolfpack is Mike Krzyzewski.
Q8. How many ACC Tournament titles has the Wolfpack won?
A8. The Wolfpack has won a total of nine ACC Tournament titles.
Q9. How many NBA players have the Wolfpack produced?
A9. The Wolfpack has produced a long list of NBA players.
Q10. How many NCAA National Championships has the Wolfpack won?
A10. The Wolfpack has won four NCAA National Championships.
Q11. Who was the fifth overall pick in the 1998 NBA Draft?
A11. Vince Carter was the fifth overall pick in the 1998 NBA Draft.
Q12. What team drafted Chris Bosh in 2003?
A12. Chris Bosh was drafted fourth overall by the Toronto Raptors in the 2003 NBA Draft.
Q13. Who won the 2000 NBA Slam Dunk Contest?
A13. Vince Carter won the 2000 NBA Slam Dunk Contest.
Q14. How many NBA Championships did Chris Bosh win?
A14. Chris Bosh won two NBA Championships with the Miami Heat.
Q15. How many teams did Ty Lawson play for during his NBA career?
A15. Ty Lawson played for six teams during his nine-year NBA career.
Q16. What team did Harrison Barnes win two NBA Championships with?
A16. Harrison Barnes won two NBA Championships with the Golden State Warriors.
Q17. What is Tyler Hansbrough doing now?
A17. Tyler Hansbrough is currently playing professionally in China.
Q18. How many All-Star selections has Vince Carter won?
A18. Vince Carter has earned eight All-Star selections.
Q19. Who is the executive committee member of the NBA's Player Association?
A19. Chris Bosh is a member of the NBA's Player Association Executive Committee.
Q20. What year did Mike Krzyzewski become the head coach of the Wolfpack?
A20. Mike Krzyzewski has been the head coach of the Wolfpack since 1980.