UNC Basketball Recruiting

Complete coverage of North Carolina Tar Heels Basketball Recruiting.

Momo Faye would bring older shot-blocker to UNC Basketball’s frontcourt mix

UNC Basketball's search for more frontcourt talent could include shot-blocking phenom Momo Faye. At 6-10, 223 pounds, the Senegalese center plays for the Paris Basketball team in France’s LNB Élite and the EuroLeague, and is a reported target for Coach Michael Malone. Faye turned 21 in February, making him older than UNC frontcourt newcomers. (Tar Heel Tribune)

Video: Locked On Tar Heels - UNC vs. Duke For Joaquim Boumtje Boumtje?

UNC Basketball coach Michael Malone has locked down one teenage frontcourt player while in Spain. The question is, can he land another while he's there to go with Sayon Keita? Joaquim Boumtje Boumtje is a 16-year-old big man with loads of talent. But can Malone win him over a suddenly more interested Jon Scheyer at Duke? (View Video)

Video: TarHeel247 Podcast - John Henson Discusses Sayon Keita, Joaquim Boumtje Boumtje, and Others

247Sports director of scouting Adam Finkelstein and UNC basketball legend John Henson discuss 5-star Tar Heel center commitment Sayon Keita, the impact he could have on UNC’s roster next season, the latest scoops on frontcourt targets Joaquim Boumtje Boumtje, Brice Dessert, and Momo Faye. (View Video)

UNC, Duke Basketball Both Recruiting Center Joaquim Boumtje Boumtje

Joaquim Boumtje Boumtje, the 6-11 center for FC Barcelona’s Liga U turns 17 next month and is part of UNC Basketball's search for frontcourt help. But Michael Malone is in a recruiting battle with Duke for Boumtje Boumtje’s services. The Tar Heels already have two frontcourt commitments in Northwestern transfer Cade Bennerman and Mali native Sayon Keita. (Tar Heel Tribune)

Video: Locked On Tar Heels - Sayon Keita Commits To UNC Basketball

Michael Malone has moved fast to replace Henri Veesaar in the frontcourt, adding 7-footers Sayon Keita and Cade Bennerman in back-to-back days. Great news for the Tar Heels! What's (or who's) next? (View Video)

Video: IC Reaction Podcast - Sayon Keita Commits to UNC Basketball

7-foot center Sayon Keita has committed to Michael Malone and UNC Basketball. Keita is a consensus future NBA player but incredibly young. That said, the talent is undeniable and will be available for the UNC staff to maximize next season. Inside Carolina's Sherrell McMillan, Sean Moran, Joey discuss Keita's commitment. (View Video)

5-star Sayon Keita, a 7-foot international center, commits to UNC Basketball

Sayon Keita, one of the world’s top high school post prospects, committed to UNC Basketball on Tuesday. The 7-footer is part of the high school class of 2027 but is expected to reclassify into the 2026 class to play this coming season, bringing elite length, rim-running, and shot-blocking for Michael Malone’s Tar Heels. The 18-year-old is a native of Mali. (Inside Carolina)

Video: Locked On Tar Heels - UNC Basketball Recruiting Center Sayon Keita...Again

With Henri Veesaar off to the NBA, UNC Basketball needs a new center. With not much left in the transfer portal, the Tar Heels are going to need to recruit the International market. One such prospect is Sayon Keita, who visited Carolina last summer. Is he a good fit for the Tar Heels? (View Video)

What they're saying about UNC transfer center Cade Bennerman

Former Northwestern center Cade Bennerman committed to UNC Basketball on Monday. The 7-foot center with a 7-5 wingspan redshirted during his first season at Northwestern. "Cade is a huge upside player. He’s long, athletic, and has skill with good hands and feet. Cade can run the floor at his size, play at the high post, make shots, and handle the ball." (Tar Heel Tribune)

Newsletter: Henri Veesaar to NBA Draft, 3 UNC Basketball Commitments, New Transfer Portal Targets

Henri Veesaar declared for the NBA Draft as UNC Basketball landed three transfer portal commitments. Carolina Football hosted recruits and signed four players to NFL contracts. Baseball blasted Duke. The Tar Heels set a new NCAA Track & Field record, won the ACC Women’s Lacrosse title, crowned a new home run queen, and more. (Tar Heel Times Newsletter)

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