UNC Basketball Recruiting
Complete coverage of North Carolina Tar Heels Basketball Recruiting.
Video: Matt Norlander, Gary Parrish Discuss UNC and The Transfer Portal
Matt Norlander and Gary Parrish of CBS Sports discuss the latest national events in the transfer portal and UNC topics including
Michael Malone's early reviews, the Tar Heels' big-name targets, Neoklis Avdalas, Chuck Martin,
Henri Veesaar,
Dylan Mingo's new injury, and more.
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Wed Apr 15, 2026
What Neoklis Avdalas brings to the table for UNC Basketball
UNC landed its first basketball commitment of the transfer portal period by securing dynamic playmaker
Neoklis Avdalas on Monday. Avdalas, the No. 3 shooting guard and No. 20 overall player in the transfer portal rankings, chose the Tar Heels after drawing interest from Arkansas, Florida State, Kentucky, Michigan, Oklahoma State, St. John’s, and Texas. (
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Video: Locked On Tar Heels - What Avdalas, Mingo, Stevenson Decisions Reveal About Michael Malone
Monday saw a flurry of UNC Basketball activity with Neo Avdalas committing, Jarin Stevenson returning, Kim English joining the staff,
Dylan Mingo and UNC parting ways,
Derek Dixon and Luka Bogavac committing elsewhere, and
Caleb Wilson declaring for the NBA. What did we learn about Michael Malone from these moves?
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Video: IC Podcast - Building Process Continues for UNC Basketball
Greg Barnes and Tommy Ashley of Inside Carolina discuss the latest on
Michael Malone's process of rebuilding UNC's basketball program, news out of the Smith Center offices this week, how Malone may envision his program going forward, and more as the transfer portal remains open.
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Tue Apr 14, 2026
Malloy Smith Reaffirms UNC Basketball Commitment, Will Sign Wednesday
UNC Basketball commit
Malloy Smith confirmed he will put pen to paper and become the third member of his family to suit up for the Tar Heels. Smith’s father,
Kenny Smith, earned All-America honors at UNC, before becoming an NBA standout and then award-winning studio analyst. His brother,
K.J. Smith, was on the Tar Heels’ roster from 2017-21. (
Inside Carolina)
UNC Basketball in high-stakes pursuit of Juke Harris, the top player in transfer portal
Since entering the transfer portal, former Wake Forest guard Juke Harris has spent time at Michigan’s national championship celebration and with UNC coaches for brunch at a Salisbury restaurant. The 6-7 star has become the transfer portal’s most coveted perimeter scorer, with reports indicating he will likely transfer to UNC, Michigan, or Tennessee. (
Tar Heel Tribune)
Video: IC Podcast - A Monday for the Ages in Carolina Basketball
Sherrell McMillan, Spencer Haskell, and Tommy Ashley of Inside Carolina discuss the importance of transfer commit
Neoklis Avdalas, the return of
Jarin Stevenson, the hiring of assistant coach Kim English, and how those decisions will shape coach
Michael Malone's UNC Basketball team next season.
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Tue Apr 14, 2026
Video: Locked On Tar Heels - Neo Avdalas Commits, Dylan Mingo Out, Jarin Stevenson Returns
Virginia Tech transfer Neo Avdalas becomes the first portal commit of the
Michael Malone era at UNC. The 6'9 guard from Greece comes with 3 seasons of eligibility.
Jarin Stevenson is remaining at UNC for his senior season. And former Providence head coach Kim English becomes the 4th assistant coach hired.
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Tue Apr 14, 2026
UNC Parts Ways With 5-Star Guard Dylan Mingo
Dylan Mingo will no longer be a Tar Heel. Following a return visit to UNC, new basketball coach
Michael Malone has decided to part ways with the 5-star point guard, according to a source close to the program. Mingo took the second official visit to UNC that began on Friday. An NCAA rule allows recruits to take a second official visit following a coaching change. (
Inside Carolina)
Terrence Brown, Utah’s leading scorer, visited North Carolina Monday
Terrence Brown, Utah’s leading scorer and one of the transfer portal’s most sought-after guards, visited UNC on Monday as the Tar Heels continue to reshape their roster under Coach
Michael Malone. Brown posted photos from his visit on his Instagram account, including one showing him shooting on the Smith Center court, with Malone in the foreground. (
Tar Heel Tribune)