North Carolina native Jaydon Young joining UNC Basketball. What can Tar Heels expect?

Posted May 7, 2025
Jaydon Young is the latest North Carolinian set to play for UNC Basketball. Young, a Virginia Tech transfer, committed to the Tar Heels on April 25, becoming the fifth portal player to choose UNC this offseason. Going back the last 10 years, UNC has leaned on several North Carolina natives, including four key players on the 2017 national title team. (Yahoo! Sports)

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