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.
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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)
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?
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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)