UNC Basketball Coaching Staff Visits 2027 Center Obinna Ekezie, Jr.

Posted Sep 13, 2024
The UNC Basketball coaching staff was in California to see class of 2025 5-star forward Niko Bundalo at Prolific Prep. But that’s not the only recruit they had their eyes on. Class of 2027 center Obinna Ekezie Jr. says he has heard from some big programs in his recruitment over the week. North Carolina, Kentucky, Kansas, and UCLA have been in to see him. (USA Today)

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