SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (WTVD) -- Former University of North Carolina and NBA player Rick Fox announced he will run for a legislative seat in the Bahamas in next year's general election.

His candidacy comes as the archipelago struggles with high-profile corruption cases, an influx of people entering the country illegally and ongoing recovery from Hurricane Dorian , a devastating Category 5 storm that hit in September 2019.

Fox made the announcement Monday on Facebook.

"You've shared that you want more transparency, a modern economy that prioritizes affordability and security, and a country where opportunity is our reality, not just a promise," he wrote.

Fox is 17th all-time in scoring for the Tar Heels and third all-time in steals. He was named the 1991 MVP of the NCAA East Regional a

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