UNC Basketball Recruiting

Complete coverage of North Carolina Tar Heels Basketball Recruiting.

Video: Locked On Tar Heels - UNC Basketball Lands Transfer 7-Footer Cade Bennerman

UNC Basketball added depth to its frontcourt with Northwestern transfer center Cade Bennerman. Isaac Schade spotlights Bennerman’s potential as a developmental seven-footer, examining his athletic upside, need for added strength, and fit in Michael Malone’s system. (View Video)

Northwestern Transfer Forward Cade Bennerman Commits to UNC Basketball

UNC Basketball received a commitment from a developmental post player in Northwestern transfer Cade Bennerman on Monday. Bennerman, who’s listed at 7-feet and 205 pounds with a 7-foot-5 wingspan, redshirted this past season at Northwestern and thus did not play in a regular-season game. He has four seasons of college eligibility remaining. (Inside Carolina)

Video: IC Podcast - UNC Basketball's Big Priority

Greg Barnes and Tommy Ashley from Inside Carolina discuss the big priority for UNC Basketball coach Michael Malone and staff and how the Tar Heels could fill out the remaining parts of the 2026-27 roster once the center position is addressed. (View Video)

A look at Mali center Sayon Keita

With limited transfer portal options, UNC Basketball's search for Henri Veesaar’s replacement has mostly turned overseas, including one center with pro experience and plenty of potential. Sayon Keita, a 7-foot, 215-pound center from Mali, has been part of the FC Barcelona system since 2023. He is considered a 2027 recruit, so he’d have to reclassify. (Tar Heel Tribune)

Video: Locked On Tar Heels - What's UNC Basketball's Move at Center?

Following Henri Veesaar's decision to enter the NBA Draft, UNC Basketball faces the "tall" task of replacing The Big Estonian. Unfortunately, there aren't many current options left in the transfer portal. Will the Tar Heels look overseas? Will they wait on potential 5-in-5 returners? (View Video)

Video: Coast To Coast Podcast - UNC Basketball's Roster Construction Continues

New UNC Basketball Coach Michael Malone received a few more additions to his first roster this past week, courtesy of the NCAA Transfer Portal. Inside Carolina's Sherrell McMillan, Sean Moran, and Joey Powell break it all down and anticipate what's on the immediate horizon for North Carolina Tar Heel basketball. (View Video)

Video: TarHeel247 Podcast - Michael Malone Going International? The Latest With UNC Basketball

Andrew Jones and Jacob Turner from TarHeel247 discuss the latest efforts by UNC Basketball coach Michael Malone and his Tar Heel staff to replace Henri Veesaar's frontcourt presence and bolster the Tar Heels' backcourt, focusing specifically on several overseas prospects. (View Video)

What Utah transfer Terrence Brown brings to UNC Basketball

Utah transfer Terrence Brown, one of the top combo guards in the portal, has committed to North Carolina, giving the Tar Heels a high-scoring backcourt addition for next season. The 6-foot-3 rising senior averaged 19.9 points for Utah last season while shooting 45.3% from the field and 32.7% from 3-point range. He earned All-Big 12 honorable mention. (USA Today)

Video: Locked On Tar Heels - Where Does UNC Turn Following Henri Veesaar's Departure

UNC center Henri Veesaar has declared for the NBA Draft and intends to stay in. The Tar Heels must pivot immediately and find a new center. The good news is that North Carolina knows they can move on. Where will Michael Malone and staff turn? (View Video)

Neoklis Avdalas Officially Signs With UNC Basketball

Former Virginia Tech guard Neoklis Avdalas has officially signed with the Tar Heels just a few weeks after entering the transfer portal and committing to UNC. It was the first transfer commitment under new head coach Michael Malone. Avdalas averaged 12.1 points, 3.1 rebounds, and 4.6 assists per game while shooting 39 percent from the field last season. (USA Today)

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