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Complete coverage of North Carolina Tar Heels Basketball Recruiting.

Newsletter: Hubert Davis Out?, UNC Women's Basketball to Sweet 16, Caleb Wilson to the Rafters

Has coached his final game at North Carolina? We’ll likely find out very soon. UNC Women’s Basketball advanced to the Sweet 16, ’s jersey is headed to the Smith Center rafters, Tar Heel Football is hosting its Pro Day Monday, the Diamond Heels downed Louisville, and there’s another National Champion in Chapel Hill. (Tar Heel Times Newsletter)

Maxi Adams Named Los Angeles Times High School Basketball Player of the Year

North Carolina-bound has been selected The Times’ boys basketball player of the year. Sierra Canyon went 30-1 and won the Southern Section Open Division championship and state Open Division title even though Adams was injured in the first quarter of the state final. He averaged 16 points and 7.2 rebounds with 10 double doubles. (MSN.com)

Newsletter: Caleb Wilson's Bad Break, Malloy Smith Commits, Luka Catches Fire, Heels Fall at Duke

UNC Basketball experienced a big win and a big loss, landed a commitment from combo guard Malloy Smith (son of ), broke his other thumb, is safe in the Middle East, Baseball and Softball split ACC series, UNC alumnae won the SheBelieves Cup, Women’s Hoops awaits their Tournament fate, and more. (Tar Heel Times Newsletter)

Malloy Smith, son of Kenny Smith, commits to UNC Basketball

, a 3-star guard in the 2026 class, committed to UNC Basketball on Friday. The 6-foot-6 senior from Mater Dei High School (CA) is the son of former two-time NBA Champion and Tar Heel great . Malloy picked up an offer from UNC in February and took an official visit to Chapel Hill last weekend before choosing the Tar Heels over Cal. (On3.com)

Newsletter: UNC Men's Basketball's Big Week, Women's Hoops Beats Duke, Diamond Heels Dominate

UNC Men’s Basketball’s had a 2-0 week and aims to clinch a double-bye in the ACC Tournament, Women’s Hoops beat Duke for ’s 150th win at UNC, the Diamond Heels won 5 games by a combined score of 71-10(!), Softball’s undefeated streak ended at 17, Malloy Smith and visited, and was back on campus. (Tar Heel Times Newsletter)

Video: Coast To Coast Podcast - All About UNC Basketball Commit Dylan Mingo

Who is ? To better answer that question, the Coast to Coast crew from Inside Carolina welcomes someone who knows him well: Terrence "Munch" Williams, the executive director of Mingo's travel program, ProScholars Athletics. (View Video)

Newsletter: Dylan Mingo Commits, Henri Veesaar Returns, UNC Softball 14-0, Women's Hoops' 2-0 Week

It was another terrific week in UNC Athletics. Five-star guard committed to the Tar Heels, returned from injury to help lead North Carolina past Syracuse as Zayden High continues to step up, UNC Softball is off to a 14-0 start, Lilly Parrish pitched a no-hitter, and Women’s Basketball had a 2-0 week. We also remember . (Tar Heel Times Newsletter)

Video: Coast To Coast Podcast - UNC Basketball Planting Seeds for March

It was an eventful week in which UNC landed a 5-star guard to its 2026 basketball recruiting class, was throttled at NC State, and got back from injury to win at Syracuse. Now UNC hosts Louisville and Virginia Tech this week. Inside Carolina's Sherrell McMillan, Sean Moran, and Joey Powell discuss the takeaways. (View Video)

Video: Locked On Tar Heels - Evaluating Dylan Mingo's game and fit with UNC Basketball

Stephen Gillaspie of No Ceilings discusses UNC Basketball point guard commit ’s development, the importance of refining his shot, his potential as both a creator and finisher, how Mingo fits with UNC’s projected roster, ’s recruiting momentum, and more. (View Video)

Video: Locked On Tar Heels - Malloy Smith Offer; UNC Basketball's Injury Situation

UNC Basketball sparks recruitment buzz as offers , son of Tar Heel legend Kenny "The Jet" Smith. Meanwhile, urgent questions surround Carolina's roster as 's absence and Achilles concerns impact the Tar Heels' depth. (View Video)
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Top Basketball Recruits
RecruitClass
Maximo Adams2026 SF
Dylan Mingo2026 CG
Nasir Anderson2027 PG
Beckham Black2027 PG
Obinna Ekezie Jr.2027 C
King Gibson2027 CG
Seyon Keita2027 C
Jordan Page2027 SG
CJ Rosser2027 PF
Marcus Spears Jr.2027 PF
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2026 Recruit Rankings
RankRecruitPos.School
1Tyran StokesSF
2Baba OladotunSFMaryland
3Brandon McCoyCG
4Jordan SmithCGArkansas
5Christian CollinsPFUSC
6Caleb HoltSGArizona
7Jason Crowe Jr.CGMissouri
8Tajh ArizaSFOregon
9Dylan MingoCGNorth Carolina
10Miikka MuurinenPFEurope
Complete Rankings