1981: His First Tar Heel Game Jordan donned his Carolina blue jersey for the first time during the 1981 season under coach Dean E. Smith. He was the fourth freshman to ever start in his first college game under Coach Smith , and he ended up scoring 12 points against Kansas. Focus On Sport - Getty Images
1982: A Game Winning Shot Jordan recognizes one shot as the turning point in his college basketball career, and that was his game winning jump shot in the NCAA Championship against Georgetown in 1982. Bettmann - Getty Images
1983: Number 23 During his years at Carolina, Jordan wore the jersey number 23. Since then, the number has become synonymous with greatness and is coveted by aspiring athletes. The number has since been retired by his alma mater, as well as a number of NBA teams. Focus On Sport - Getty Images
1983: Jordan's Signature Jordan's wagging tongue soon became a fan-favorite expression by the basketball star. It turns out, the habit runs in the Jordan familyhe picked it up from his dad , who would stick his tongue out when he concentrated. Bettmann - Getty Images
1983: Another Signature Move Another thing Jordan became known for during his time at Carolina? His aerobatic jumps and dunks . Collegiate Images - Getty Images
1983: All- American By his sophomore year, Jordan hit his stride at Carolina, averaging 20 points per game . That year, as well as in his junior year, he was selected by the consensus to the All-American First Team. Focus On Sport - Getty Images
1983: Player of the Year Jordan was named the College Player of the Year for the 1983-1984 season , bringing him even more national recognition and pushing him closer to the NBA. Sporting News Archive - Getty Images
1984: A Spot on Team USA As a college player, Jordan earned a spot on the 1984 Olympic basketball team . Lead by Bob Knight, Jordan helped the team earn a gold medal. David Madison - Getty Images
1984: The Eastman Award In 1984, Jordan was given the Eastman Award, which every year is awarded to a top collegiate basketball player. Here, the young player is seen holding his award. Bettmann - Getty Images
1984: Entering the Draft In a press conference with Coach Smith, Jordan announced that he was forgoing his final season at Carolina to enter the NBA draft. Bettmann - Getty Images
1984: Becoming a Bull Jordan was picked up in the first round of the NBA draft by the Chicago Bulls. He started in the 1984 season. Getty Images
1984: A Chicago Star Jordan entered the NBA with a bang and was marketed as the next big star. Here, he's photographed with Chicago Bears quarterback Jim McMahon. Bill Smith - Getty Images