UNC Basketball Recruiting

Complete coverage of North Carolina Tar Heels Basketball Recruiting.

Video: Locked On Tar Heels - Did Alexandros Samodurov Commit to UNC Basketball? What We Know

Rumors circulated Thursday evening that Greek center Alexandros Samodurov committed to UNC Basketball. But has he really? Isaac Schade shares what we know right now. Also, UNC and West Virginia will play in the Dickie V Invitational, and Brandon Robinson is joining the Tar Heels' staff in a support role. (View Video)

Video: What Kevin Thomas Brings To UNC Basketball

Joe Tipton and Jamie Shaw join host Ani Umana of the Next Gen podcast to discuss class of 2026 four-star UNC Basketball commit Kevin Thomas and what the athletic small forward will bring to the Tar Heels next season. (View Video)

Video: Locked On Tar Heels - Kevin Thomas Commits To UNC Basketball, Matt Able's NBA Decision

UNC Basketball got a commitment Wednesday from class of 2026 4-star wing Kevin Thomas. Matt Able had a nice performance at the NBA Draft Combine scrimmage Wednesday. It has Tar Heel fans worrying about him staying in the NBA Draft, telling ESPN's Jeff Borzello he's "back and forth" on the decision. (View Video)

Kevin Thomas Already Has Deep Connections to UNC Basketball

Legendary Tar Heel guard Kenny Smith founded the Jet Academy, where UNC Basketball commit Kevin Thomas played for several years. Smith's son K.J. Smith played at UNC from 2017-21 and is Thomas' agent. Kenny's other son, Malloy Smith, committed to the Tar Heels in March. And UNC transfer wing Matt Able played with Thomas at Sagemont Prep. (TarHeel247)

Video: IC Reaction Podcast - Kevin Thomas Commits To UNC Basketball

The crew from Inside Carolina discusses Kevin Thomas and his commitment to Michael Malone and UNC Basketball, Thomas's game and the athleticism he will bring to the Tar Heels, and the potential for Thomas to become a contributor this season and beyond. (View Video)

Four-Star Wing Kevin Thomas Commits to UNC Basketball

Former LSU commitment Kevin Thomas is now a UNC Basketball commitment. The 6-foot-7 high school wing announced his decision Wednesday, the same day he took a official visit to Chapel Hill. Thomas requested his release from his LSU signing in March when the Tigers fired coach Matt McMahon. He’s the No. 94 prospect in the 2026 recruiting class. (Inside Carolina)

Video: Locked On Tar Heels - UNC Basketball Back in the High School Recruiting Game for Kevin Thomas

The assumption had been that UNC would finish filling out its 2026-27 basketball roster either through the transfer portal or international ranks, but the Tar Heels are in contact with LSU de-commit Kevin Thomas, and the 4-star wing is visiting Carolina on Tuesday. (View Video)

2026 Wing Kevin Thomas To Visit UNC Basketball Tuesday

UNC Basketball is set to host class of 2026 4-star small forward Kevin Thomas on Tuesday. Incoming UNC transfer guard Matt Able and Thomas were teammates at Sagemont Prep, which won the Florida Class 1A state title in 2024-25. Thomas is a former LSU commit, who also considered Auburn, Florida State, and Miami during his initial recruitment. (Tar Heel Tribune)

Newsletter: UNC Basketball's Greek Connection, Able and Trimble at the Combine, Dominic Dominates

UNC Basketball is pursuing Greek center Alexandros Samodurov, Seth Trimble and Matt Able are in Chicago for pre-draft combines, Indya Nivar makes the Atlanta Dream, Bobby Petrino discusses UNC Football, Baseball sweeps Pitt, Lacrosse and Women’s Tennis advance, Softball’s season ends, and Eric Church visits UNC in this week's newsletter. (Tar Heel Times Newsletter)

Video: Locked On Tar Heels - UNC Basketball Recruiting Alexandros Samodurov?

The UNC Basketball staff has reportedly contacted Greek forward Alexandros Samodurov, who is a friend of Tar Heel transfer signee Neoklis Avdalas. Could Samodurov join UNC's frontcourt? Plus, Matt Able officially signs with Carolina and the NCAA takes another step toward Tournament expansion. (View Video)

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