UNC Basketball Offers 5-Star Center Paul Osaruyi

Posted Apr 17, 2026
While Michael Malone has been busy building a basketball roster for this season, UNC is also starting to look ahead. Five-star center Paul Osaruyi picked up a UNC offer Monday and is planning a visit to Chapel Hill. Osaruyi is the No. 1 center in the 2027 class. The 6-foot-10 Toronto native averaged 16.3 points and 7.8 rebounds at Chipotle Nationals this month. (USA Today)

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