UNC Basketball Recruiting
Complete coverage of North Carolina Tar Heels Basketball Recruiting.
Maxi Adams Hopes Hoophall Classic Performance Boosts McDonald's All-American Dream
Maximo Adams was clear when asked if playing in the McDonald's All-American game is a dream of his. "Yes, of course," he said. The Sierra Canyon senior forward is likely on the cusp of being selected for the prestigious game. But he's not a "shoo-in." At the Hoophall Classic, the UNC Basketball commit was stellar in Sierra Canyon's win over Columbus. (
Sports Illustrated)
THT Newsletter: UNC Basketball's Bay Area Blues, Dylan Mingo Update, Drake Maye to AFC Championship
Hubert Davis’ seat is heating up as UNC Basketball continued its disappointing defensive run by dropping both games of its California road trip,
Dylan Mingo pushes back his commitment date,
Drake Maye leads the Patriots to the AFC Championship game, Women’s Basketball sweeps the Sunshine State, Football lands an LSU transfer, and more. (
Tar Heel Times Newsletter)
UNC assistants Sean May & Marcus Paige watch Dylan Mingo at Hoophall Classic
UNC Basketball assistant coaches
Sean May and
Marcus Paige were in Springfield, Massachusetts on Sunday to watch 5-star point guard
Dylan Mingo. The 6-foot-5 Mingo is the No. 2 overall player in the
2026 basketball recruiting class. Mingo has currently announced a final four schools with Washington, UNC, Baylor, and Penn State making the Final Cut. (
On3.com)
5-star guard Dylan Mingo updates commitment timeline: "Got pushed back a bit"
After it was reported Saturday that five-star guard
Dylan Mingo would announce his college decision Thursday, Mingo updated his timeline. "Just got pushed back a bit," Mingo said. He is not expected to announce Thursday, and it remains unclear when he will declare. Mingo is down to Washington, Penn State, Baylor, and UNC with predictions favoring Baylor. (
Zag's Blog)
5-star PG Dylan Mingo sets commitment date
Dylan Mingo, a five-star point guard in the
2026 basketball recruiting class, is ready to announce his college decision. The 6-foot-5 senior from Long Island Lutheran (NY) will make his commitment Thursday, Jan. 22nd. Mingo will decide between four finalists: Baylor, UNC, Penn State, and Washington. Mingo is the No. 2 overall player in the 2026 class. (
On3.com)
Video: Locked On Tar Heels - UNC Offers PG Beckham Black, Basketball Heads To California
The Tar Heels offered
class of 2027 5-star point guard
Beckham Black, brother of NBA player
Anthony Black, and are eyeing a potential trio from powerhouse Southeastern Prep. Isaac Schade also breaks down UNC Basketball's upcoming road trip to Stanford and Cal, revealing why sweeping both squads is a rare feat.
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THT Newsletter: UNC Basketball Survives Wake, 5-Star PG Offered, Football Transfer Portal Update
UNC Basketball’s defensive deficiencies reared their head again in a narrow win over Wake Forest, 5-star PG
Beckham Black received a UNC offer, there was major movement in the Football transfer portal,
Tyler Hansbrough and
Eddie Pope are headed to the NC Sports HOF, and Women’s Basketball had a rough showing against Notre Dame. (
Tar Heel Times Newsletter)
Hubert Davis Offers 2027 5-Star PG Beckham Black
Two weeks after watching
Beckham Black,
Hubert Davis offered a scholarship to the 6-foot-3 point guard at Orlando (Fla.) Southeastern Prep. Davis attended the John Wall Invitational for Southeastern Prep’s win over Davidson Day. Black posted 14 points and six assists. UNC already had offered two of his teammates, forwards C.J. Rosser and
Obinna Ekezie Jr. (
Inside Carolina)
Video: TarHeel247 Podcast - Scouting CJ Rosser and Obinna Ekezie
TarHeel247 basketball recruiting Director and analyst, David Sisk, was in Memphis last weekend to watch multiple recruits play in person, including
class of 2027 North Carolina targets C.J. Rosser and
Obinna Ekezie Jr.
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Thu Jan 8, 2026
THT Newsletter: Basketball Falls at SMU, Football Transfer Portal, Hubert Davis on Recruiting Trail
UNC Men’s Basketball handled Florida State before falling at SMU, Football landed a transfer portal quarterback and re-signed several key starters,
Hubert Davis was back on the recruiting trail,
Drake Maye made his second NFL Pro Bowl, Women’s Basketball split a pair of games, and much more. (
Tar Heel Times Newsletter)