UNC Basketball in contact with 5-star wing Qayden Samuels

Posted Jun 12, 2025
Class of 2026 5-star wing Qayden Samuels' mother confirmed Wednesday that the UNC Basketball coaching staff has been in contact but an offer has not yet occurred. Samuels is a teammate with Jordan Smith Jr. of Team Takeover on the EYBL circuit. The Tar Heels coaching brass had a chance to watch him during the live period a month ago in Memphis. (Tar Heel Illustrated)

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