Villanova transfer forward Duke Brennan lists UNC among schools in contact

Posted Aug 4, 2026
A Duke playing for Carolina? It’s possible. Duke Brennan, the 6–10, 250-pound center who anchored Villanova’s frontcourt last season, has added North Carolina to a growing list of basketball programs pursuing him since a court ruling will allow him to play a fifth season. Brennan has also heard from USC, Oregon, Ole Miss, Oklahoma, UConn, and Georgetown. (Tar Heel Tribune)

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