UNC Basketball Recruiting
Complete coverage of North Carolina Tar Heels Basketball Recruiting.
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)
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.
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Mon Apr 27, 2026
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.
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Mon Apr 27, 2026
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?
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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.
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Mon Apr 27, 2026
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.
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Sun Apr 26, 2026
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)