UNC Basketball Recruiting

Complete coverage of North Carolina Tar Heels Basketball Recruiting.

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)

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)

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