Matt Able Aims To Be More Than A Shooter In UNC Basketball Lineup

Posted Oct 6, 2026
After Matt Able committed to the Tar Heels on April 21 while continuing to test the NBA Draft waters, his stock only rose. In workouts and at the NBA Draft Combine, Able showcased his playmaking ability in front of scouts — an element of his game he rarely had the opportunity to display at NC State, and one he hopes to feature prominently at UNC. (Inside Carolina)

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