Tyler Hansbrough reflects on regaining love for basketball overseas
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 15, 2026, 11:00 PM
Last updated Aug 15, 2026

In a recent interview, Tyler Hansbrough discussed his basketball journey and how playing overseas reignited his passion for the game. After a successful college career at UNC, where he was National Player of the Year in 2008, Hansbrough faced challenges in the NBA, primarily as a role player. He revealed that the pressure to perform in the NBA made him lose touch with his love for basketball. Playing in China allowed him to focus on the game and regain his confidence. He believes this experience was transformative, highlighting the contrast between his NBA and overseas playing styles.
- •Hansbrough is regarded as UNC's greatest basketball player.
- •He was named the 2008 National Player of the Year.
- •His NBA career spanned from 2009 to 2020, primarily as a reserve.
- •Playing in China helped him regain confidence and love for the game.
- •Hansbrough averaged 20.2 points per game at UNC but only 6.7 in the NBA.
- 11:00 PMYahoo Sports — Tyler Hansbrough says he once lost love for playing basketball
"Tyler Hansbrough left Chapel Hill as UNC's greatest basketball player. Playing overseas helped Psycho T re-discover his love for the game.
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