UNC, Duke Basketball Both Recruiting Center Joaquim Boumtje Boumtje
Posted Apr 29, 2026
Joaquim Boumtje Boumtje, the 6-11 center for FC Barcelona’s Liga U turns 17 next month and is part of UNC Basketball's search for frontcourt help. But Michael Malone is in a recruiting battle with Duke for Boumtje Boumtje’s services. The Tar Heels already have two frontcourt commitments in Northwestern transfer Cade Bennerman and Mali native Sayon Keita.
(Tar Heel Tribune)
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