Is UNC men's basketball better off with experienced talent rather than elite young talent?

Posted Jul 15, 2022
Last summer's pattern may be repeating itself. Instead of Walker Kessler, a 5-star recruit, returning for his sophomore season, the Tar Heels got an impactful fifth season from Oklahoma transfer Brady Manek. This season, instead of getting 5-star forward G.G. Jackson for one season as a freshman, UNC is getting Northwestern transfer Pete Nance. (Tar Heel Tribune)

Related: Basketball, Basketball Recruiting

Video: Coast To Coast Podcast - Kentucky Awaits UNC Men's Basketball
A Thanksgiving trip to Fort Myers yielded mixed results for UNC Basketball. After a few days back in Chapel Hill, they'll head to Lexington where...
Mon Dec 1, 2025

Memorable UNC-Kentucky basketball games
Dec. 17, 1962: UNC 68, Kentucky 66 - In a rare occurrence in this series, neither team was ranked when they met at Kentucky. But...
Sun Nov 30, 2025

Video: Locked On Tar Heels - UNC Basketball Moves On To Kentucky After Loss To Michigan State
Just like the 2017-18 season, UNC lost to Michigan State in the non-conference portion of the schedule. That season they went on to a 2-seed...
Sat Nov 29, 2025

Cam Johnson scores 28, but Harrison Barnes’ Spurs advance in NBA Cup; Coby White scores 25
In a pivotal NBA Cup battle between Tar Heels on Friday, Cameron Johnson capped a strong week with his best game as a Denver Nugget...
Sat Nov 29, 2025