UNC Basketball Recruiting
Complete coverage of North Carolina Tar Heels Basketball Recruiting.
THT Newsletter: On to Charlotte, Hubert Davis on Pressure and Expectations, Bryson Howard Visit
UNC Football’s game against TCU was a perfect 10 off the field but left a lot to be desired between the lines.
Bill Belichick and
Hubert Davis give updates on their programs, men’s basketball hosts an official visitor this weekend, women’s basketball hosted a 5-star recruit, former UNC basketball big men are signing lucrative deals, and more. (
Tar Heel Times Newsletter)
2026 four-star small forward Maximo Adams cuts list to 11, includes UNC
One of the top-30 basketball recruits in the country,
Maximo Adams' recruitment is starting to heat up. The rising four-star prospect has narrowed his recruitment down to 11 schools, one of which resides in Chapel Hill. Given that he has an official visit scheduled to UNC, it isn't that much a surprise to see UNC among the list of remaining candidates. (
Keeping It Heel)
THT Newsletter: Primetime for UNC Football, Seth Trimble's Sweet Move, Recruiting Visits
The long wait is over. North Carolina Football kicks off the
Bill Belichick era in primetime on Monday night on ESPN. Dozens of recruits and commits will be on hand, and perhaps
Michael Jordan, too. Plus: UNC point guard
Kyan Evans, a basketball reunion, Roy Williams honored, Olympic sports' dominant weekend, and more. (
Tar Heel Times Newsletter)
THT Newsletter: UNC's QB1, Basketball Practice Video, 5-Star Hoops Visitors, Travis Burgess Injury
Sophomore
Gio Lopez has been named the Tar Heels’ starting quarterback, North Carolina Basketball hosts two 5-star recruits this weekend, almost two dozen Tar Heels made NFL rosters this week, UNC quarterback commit
Travis Burgess suffers a season-ending injury, former UNC All-American golfer
Ben Griffin is having a dream year, and more. (
Tar Heel Times Newsletter)
Big Week Ahead in UNC and ACC Basketball Recruiting
The next few days will serve as the first monster basketball recruiting week of the new semester. ACC schools will host 17 official visitors, and not only will UNC be one of those programs, it will have prized recruits shopping elsewhere over the weekend as well. The Tar Heels will host 5-star point guard Deron Rippey, Jr. and 5-star power forward
Toni Bryant. (
TarHeel247)
Breaking Down Cole Cloer's Recruitment and Visit Schedule
Class of 2026 4-star wing
Cole Cloer, one of the top basketball recruits in the country, has announced more upcoming visits that now include UConn and Arkansas to go along with visits to NC State (Aug. 29), Kentucky (Sept. 17), UNC (Oct. 10), and others. Check out more of his visits, along with game breakdown and some thoughts on his recruitment. (
Phenom Hoop Report)
THT Newsletter: 5-Star Basketball Visit, Game Week (and a Hulu Docuseries) for UNC Football
UNC Basketball hosted an official visit for 5-star wing
Anthony Thompson, Carolina Football announced an upcoming season-long docuseries on Hulu. Plus: Tar Heels are fighting for NFL roster spots, Carolina's projected basketball starting lineup, recruits put on a show in L.A., an all-time great UNC Basketball cover, Olympic sports roundup, and more. (
Tar Heel Times Newsletter)
Video: IC Podcast - UNC Basketball Official Visits and Carolina Football?
Sean Moran, Sherrell McMillan, and Joey Powell convene for Inside Carolina's regular look at UNC Basketball and recruiting. This week, they're joined by Rob Harrington and discuss recent and upcoming official visits by Tar Heel basketball recruits. And with all the hype around UNC Football, how might that affect the basketball program?
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Mon Aug 25, 2025
Elite five-star Anthony Thompson shares photos from his official visit to UNC basketball
Five-star basketball recruit
Anthony Thompson, regarded as one of the top-10 players in the
Class of 2026, began his visit to North Carolina on Saturday. Thompson, a 6-foot-7, 185-pound forward from Hudson, Ohio, shared some photos from his official visit, images where you see him wearing the legendary North Carolina basketball uniforms. (
Keeping It Heel)
Basketball recruits with UNC offers set to participate in Mamba Invitational
This weekend Los Angeles will play host to one of the top grassroots all-star gatherings of the summer. Both UNC men's and women's basketball coaching staffs will be monitoring closely. Nine players on the boys' side who will be there hold UNC offers. The girls' grouping is even more plentiful. It is will include
Noelle Bofia, who has already committed. (
TarHeel247)