UNC Basketball Recruiting

Complete coverage of North Carolina Tar Heels Basketball Recruiting.

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

UNC Basketball sparks recruitment buzz as Hubert Davis offers Malloy Smith, son of Tar Heel legend Kenny "The Jet" Smith. Meanwhile, urgent questions surround Carolina's roster as Henri Veesaar's absence and Achilles concerns impact the Tar Heels' depth. (View Video)

Video: No Days Off - Get To Know Dylan Mingo

Most 17-year-olds are still asleep when Dylan Mingo is already in the gym. He’s up before sunrise, taking 800 shots and putting in five hours of work every day. With a mindset that no one can outcompete him, Dylan’s grind speaks for itself. (Note: Filmed prior to Mingo's commitment to UNC). (View Video)

Dylan Mingo UNC Commitment Quotes

Dylan Mingo on why he committed to UNC: "I felt how family-oriented everything was. The coaches made me feel welcomed. The team was super nice. I hung out with the team for a bit. They were all connected. And you know the legacy of North Carolina; that was a dream of mine since I was a kid. They're getting a winner. I assure you we're going to win." (TarHeel247)

Video: IC Podcast - What Dylan Mingo Brings To UNC Basketball

The Coast to Coast crew from Inside Carolina reacts to the news that 2026 5-star point guard Dylan Mingo has committed to UNC. The 6-5 Mingo, out of Long Island Lutheran, is a consensus top 10 basketball recruit. The Rivals' No. 1-ranked point guard chose the Tar Heels over Baylor, Penn State, and Washington. (View Video)

Video: Reaction Podcast - Dylan Mingo Commits To UNC Basketball

On this episode of the Field of 68 Next Gen Hoops podcast, basketball recruiting analysts Jamie Shaw and Joe Tipton to react to 5-star guard Dylan Mingo committing to the North Carolina Tar Heels basketball program on Tuesday. (View Video)

5-Star Guard Dylan Mingo Commits to UNC Basketball

UNC Basketball added a massive commitment to its backcourt Tuesday as Dylan Mingo, one of the nation’s top combo guards in the Class of 2026, committed to the Tar Heels. The 6-5 five-star star from Farmingdale, N.Y., instantly becomes one of the most important building blocks for Carolina. "On my visit, I felt how family-oriented everything was." (Tar Heel Tribune)

THT Newsletter: Caleb Wilson Injured, Baseball Sweeps, Malloy Smith Offered, Dylan Mingo To Commit

It was quite the eventful week in UNC Athletics. Caleb Wilson suffered a broken hand, the Diamond Heels swept their season opener, Kenny Smith’s son Malloy Smith received a basketball offer, Carolina Football signed a transfer quarterback, Courtney Banghart secured win No. 400, Softball scored 44(!) runs in 2 games, and Dylan Mingo is set to commit. (Tar Heel Times Newsletter)

5-star guard Dylan Mingo sets new commitment date

Five-star point guard Dylan Mingo will announce his commitment on Tuesday, February 17th. Mingo, a 6-foot-5 senior from Long Island Lutheran (NY), originally planned to commit in January, but decided to push it back. Rivals’ No. 2 overall recruit and the No. 1 ranked point guard is set to decide between Baylor, North Carolina, Penn State, and Washington. (On3.com)

Newsletter: Trimble's Triple, Banghart's Big Win, Surratt's Super Sunday, Remembering James Spurling

What a week in UNC sports! Seth Trimble became a legend, Women’s Basketball beat State in their house, Chazz Surratt won a Super Bowl, two future Tar Heels were named McDonald’s All-Americans, Coby White is coming home, RJ Davis was honored, we remember the life and legacy of James Spurling, and more. (Tar Heel Times Newsletter)

UNC Basketball Entering the Picture for 2027 Wing RJ Moore

Class of 2027 6-foot-7 wing RJ Moore has proven to be one of the elite basketball talents in North Carolina and his recruitment continues to trend upward. Schools are noticing the skillset and potential with this 3-level scorer. UNC’s Coach Lebo stopped in recently to check out the 2027 recruit, as the Tar Heels could be one of the next programs to prioritize Moore. (Phenom Hoop Report)

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