UNC Basketball Recruiting

Complete coverage of North Carolina Tar Heels Basketball Recruiting.

UNC Basketball extends offer to 2026 five-star forward Tajh Ariza, son of a long-time NBA veteran

You've probably heard of Trevor Ariza, a former UCLA Bruin who spent 18 seasons in the NBA. A 2009 NBA Champion with the Lakers, Ariza played for 10 franchises, earning a reputation as a lockdown defender with the ability to flat-out shoot the basketball. Trevor's son, Tajh Ariza, is next up. He's one of the top overall recruits in the Class of 2026. (Keeping It Heel)

Where UNC stands with the 2026 basketball recruiting class

We are entering a very important time in the recruiting cycle, and college coaches are throwing out their best sales pitches. Things are no different for UNC. 13 prospects in the 2026 basketball recruiting class have offers from the Tar Heels. Which recruitments are hot? Which ones are warm, and which ones are cold? Let's take an individual look at each. (Tar Heel Illustrated)

5-Star Point Guard Deron Rippey Jr. Targeting UNC Visit

Deron Rippey Jr. said this week at the USA Basketball U19 National Team Training Camp that he is planning a visit to North Carolina. A 5-star two-way guard, Rippey is receiving interest from the nation's top college basketball programs. When asked about upcoming visits, he replied, "I'm visiting Alabama Sept. 13th, and I'll get a date for a UNC visit soon." (Inside Carolina)

Who UNC has contacted so far in the 2027 basketball recruiting class

June 15 was the first day college coaches could begin contacting rising juniors. And even with Hubert Davis in Colorado Springs at Team USA Camp, UNC assistant coaches were busy calling some of the top players in the 2027 class. We can confirm that UNC has made contact with CJ Rosser, Baba Oladotun, Jaylan Mitchell, Lincoln Cosby, and King Gibson. (Tar Heel Illustrated)

Video: Locked On Tar Heels - UNC Offers Qayden Samuels, Basketball Schedule, Jake Knapp, and more

Basketball recruiting heats up as Qayden Samuels receives a coveted UNC scholarship offer. Also, with the Kentucky game announced, how is the non-conference basketball schedule shaping up? Plus, Jake Knapp's National Pitcher of the Year award and the Tar Heels' impressive showing at track and field nationals. (View Video)

Hubert Davis offers four-star wing Qayden Samuels

UNC a new target on their 2026 basketball recruiting board. After showing interest in 4-star small forward Qayden Samuels, the Tar Heels officially have entered the race for the talented prospect. On Sunday, North Carolina offered the 4-star recruit from Maryland, who also has offers from Alabama, Illinois, Kansas, Tennessee, Texas, Michigan, and others. (USA Today)

UNC Showing Strong Interest In 2027 PG Nasir Anderson

One of the favorite parts of covering basketball recruiting are the newer players who break out. This is not to say Nasir Anderson has not been a tremendous prospect in the 2027 class. After all, he made the Team USA U16 national team. The 6-foot-4 point guard from Savannah, GA, was named MVP of the 2025 FIBA U16 AmericasCup last week in Mexico. (Tar Heel Illustrated)

UNC Basketball in contact with 5-star wing Qayden Samuels

Class of 2026 5-star wing Qayden Samuels' mother confirmed Wednesday that the UNC Basketball coaching staff has been in contact but an offer has not yet occurred. Samuels is a teammate with Jordan Smith Jr. of Team Takeover on the EYBL circuit. The Tar Heels coaching brass had a chance to watch him during the live period a month ago in Memphis. (Tar Heel Illustrated)

Two in-state basketball talents lead Team USA U16 to FIBA gold

The United States U16 National Team won the gold medal Sunday in the FIBA AmeriCup 2025 in Ciudad Juarez, Mexico, defeating Canada 108-71 in the championship game. The USA squad was comprised of some of the top basketball recruits in the 2027 and 2028 classes. Two well-known names are C.J. Rosser and Jordan Page from the Tar Heel State. (Tar Heel Illustrated)

Hubert Davis Recruiting 5-Star PG Taylen Kinney

Taylen Kinney is one of the first names that comes to mind for Tar Heel fans in the 2026 basketball recruiting class. The 6-foot-3 guard is one of the top rising seniors in the country, and after starring in Newport, KY, he transferred to Overtime Elite last season. His stepfather/AAU coach, Andrew Mitchell, discussed his recruitment and where UNC fits. (Tar Heel Illustrated)

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