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Complete coverage of North Carolina Tar Heels Basketball Recruiting.

What they're saying about UNC transfer center Cade Bennerman

Former Northwestern center 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

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 . Isaac Schade spotlights Bennerman’s potential as a developmental seven-footer, examining his athletic upside, need for added strength, and fit in ’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 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 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 ’s replacement has mostly turned overseas, including one center with pro experience and plenty of potential. , 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 '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 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 and his Tar Heel staff to replace '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 , 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)
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Maximo Adams2026 SF
Sayon Keita2026 C
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Marcus Spears Jr.2027 PF
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Terrence Brown2026 PG
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