You have made your choices. Here are the best North Carolina athletes of the decade in high schools, colleges and the pros as voted by online readers of The News & Observer by athlete, position, Carolina connection and votes:
TOP 10 HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETES
1. Josh Adams, running back, Cary, 417
2. Shavlik Randolph, basketball, Broughton, 301
3. Josh Hamilton, baseball, Athens Drive, 153
4. Tucker Dupree, swimming, Garner, 146
5. Chris Leak, football, Charlotte Independence, 124
6. Wayne Davis, track, Southeast Raleigh, 79
7. Webb Simpson, golf, Broughton, 73
8. Terrell Hudgins, football, Rocky Mount, 68
9. John Wall, basketball, Word of God, 51
10. T.A. McLendon, football, Albemarle, 49
TOP 10 COLLEGE ATHLETES
1. Chris Paul, basketball, Wake Forest, 369
2. Tyler Hansbrough, basketball, UNC, 242
3. Philip Rivers, football, N.C. State, 223
4. Terrell Hudgins, football, Elon, 142
5. Armanti Edwards, football, Appalachian State, 139
6. Julius Hodge, basketball, N.C. State, 65
7. Cullen Jones, swimming, N.C. State, 58
8. Dustin Ackley, baseball, UNC, 51
9. (tie) Heather O'Reilly, soccer, UNC, 50
Stephen Curry, basketball, Davidson, 50
10. Casey Nogueira, soccer, UNC, 44
TOP 10 PRO ATHLETES
1. Tim Duncan, basketball, Wake Forest, 468
2 . Mia Hamm, soccer, UNC, 232
3. DeAngelo Williams, football, Panthers, 140
4. Torry Holt, football, N.C. State, 129
5. Julius Peppers, football, Panthers and UNC, 113
6. Chris Johnson, football, ECU, 109
7. Steve Smith, football, Panthers, 70
8. Cam Ward, hockey, Hurricanes, 61
9. Marion Jones, track, UNC, 56
10. (Tie) Rod Brind'Amour, hockey, Hurricanes, 53
Ron Francis, hockey, Hurricanes, 53
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Caulton Tudor
1. Julius Peppers: Southern Nash, UNC and Carolina Panthers football star who probably could have played in the NBA.
2. Rod Brind'Amour: Catalyst of a Carolina Hurricanes team that won the 2006 Stanley Cup and came close in 2002.
3. Tyler Hansbrough: Relentless UNC basketball star of 2009 national champion and 2008 NCAA semifinalist.
4. Philip Rivers: Prolific quarterback led N.C. State to 34 wins in four seasons and now stars for San Diego Chargers.
5. Shane Battier: Durable leader of Duke's 2001 NCAA basketball champs and now among the NBA's leading defenders.
6. Chris Johnson: Led ECU to a memorable 2007 bowl win over Boise State and now is the NFL's best runner for Tennessee Titans.
7. Dustin Ackley: North Forsyth and UNC standout played in four College World Series and became No. 2 MLB draft pick.
8. Alana Beard: Duke basketball star led her team to two Final Fours and never lost an ACC Tournament game.
9. Steve Smith: A 2001 third-round NFL draft pick from Utah, Smith has become the Carolina Panthers' offensive leader.
10. Josh Hamilton: Former Athens Drive hitter overcame personal problems to become a pro baseball standout.
Ken Tysiac
1. Tyler Hansbrough
2. Jason Williams
3. Julius Peppers
4. John Wall
5. Casey Nogueira
6. Sean May
7. Matt Hill
8. Alana Beard
9. Philip Rivers
10. Eric Staal
Edward G. Robinson III
1. Philip Rivers
2. Julius Peppers
3. Tyler Hansbrough
4. Rod Brind'Amour
5. Steve Smith
6. Chris Johnson
7. Josh Hamilton
8. Shane Battier
9. Lindsey Harding
10. Gabby Mayo
Luke DeCock
1. Tyler Hansbrough
2. Philip Rivers
3. Julius Peppers
4. Rod Brind'Amour
5. J.J. Redick
6. Jimmie Johnson
7. David Garrard
8. Josh Hamilton
9. Torry Holt
10. Eric Staal
Chip Alexander
1. Tyler Hansbrough
2. Philip Rivers
3. Jimmie Johnson
4. Rod Brind'Amour
5. Steve Smith
6. Julius Peppers
7. Shane Battier
8. Armanti Edwards
9. Dustin Ackley
10. Alana Beard
