Four Tar Heels Listed in Early 2027 NBA Mock Drafts

Posted Jun 26, 2026
With the 2026 NBA Draft in the books, attention shifts to the 2027 class, where several Tar Heels are expected to garner NBA Draft buzz over the next year. Four Tar Heels landed in ESPN’s and The Athletic’s first 2027 NBA mock drafts, with Matt Able, Sayon Keita, Neoklis Avdalas, and Alexandros Samodurov all receiving early NBA Draft recognition. (Inside Carolina)

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