UNC Basketball Recruiting
Complete coverage of North Carolina Tar Heels Basketball Recruiting.
THT Newsletter: UNC Football Falls Short, Basketball Scrimmages in Cherokee, Baseball Downs Pack
UNC Football came oh so close in its loss to Cal and showed improvement. Carolina Basketball met Tar Heel fans in Cherokee during a Blue-White scrimmage.
Drake Maye and
Javonte Williams are lighting up the NFL, there’s basketball recruiting news, the Diamond Heels beat the Pack, and a it was perfect 6-0 weekend for Olympic sports. (
Tar Heel Times Newsletter)
No. 1 point guard Deron Rippey breaks down top remaining schools, thoughts on timeline
Deron Rippey Jr.: “North Carolina has always been a top Blue Blood. But them being able to get me on campus and show me what kind of culture is there, surrounded by basketball. They have a big fan and alumni support system. I was there and a couple of alumni [including
Michael Jordan and
Theo Pinson] came back, so it’s obviously a great place to be." (
Zag's Blog)
THT Newsletter: Belichick Staying Course, Meet Jarin Stevenson, Bryson Howard Watch, and More
Bill Belichick and his UNC Football coaching staff are staying the course, Carolina Basketball fans were re-introduced to
Jarin Stevenson, 5-star wing
Bryson Howard is down to 3, and UNC Football pulled a major recruiting flip. We also remember Randy Wiel and Ricky Lanier, prepare for the Diamond Heels vs. NC State at the DBAP, and more. (
Tar Heel Times Newsletter)
North Carolina, Marcus Paige Keeping Tabs on 5-Star PG Nasir Anderson
Class of 2027 5-star point guard
Nasir Anderson’s relationship with North Carolina has been anchored by consistent communication and mentorship. Tar Heel assistant coach
Marcus Paige has been reaching out regularly to develop the relationship. "Coach Paige has been checking up on me, making sure everything is good and that I’m still being humble." (
Inside Carolina)
One-on-One with Bryson Howard; Decision Coming for Top UNC Basketball Recruit
One of
UNC's top 2026 basketball recruits,
Bryson Howard, competed at the USA Basketball Men’s Junior National Team minicamp this past weekend. A 6-foot-5 lefty wing from Frisco (Texas) Heritage, Howard has essentially narrowed the flood of newfound interest this year to three bluebloods — UNC, Kentucky, Duke — and is nearing his decision. (
Inside Carolina)
THT Newsletter: Meet Caleb Wilson, Anthony Thompson Sets Commitment Date, Open Basketball Practice
There was no football game over the weekend, but it was still a busy time for UNC Athletics.
Caleb Wilson introduced himself, 5-star wing
Anthony Thompson set a commitment date, UNC Basketball held an open practice, football commits and NFL players had big games, and a former Tar Heel Wrestler "paid it forward" with a huge donation. (
Tar Heel Times Newsletter)
UNC Basketball enters picture for Top-5 Recruit, 2027 7-Footer Obinna Ekezie
Regarded as the top center in the
2027 basketball recruiting class, 7-footer Obinna Ekezie has been racking up the offers. And now, UNC has entered the picture, offering the big man this past week after speaking with
Hubert Davis. "North Carolina is one of the most prestigious programs of all time, it is a blessing for a school like them to recruit me." (
Phenom Hoop Report)
4-Star Wing Cameron Holmes Discusses UNC, Updates Recruitment
Class of 2026 4-star wing
Cameron Holmes is hearing from top college basketball programs. "Arizona, Illinois, North Carolina...all went to see me at (The Border League). Coach (Hubert) Davis is telling me how much he sees my game fit their style of play. They have a great team coming this year, so I am definitely looking forward to seeing them play." (
Zag's Blog)
5-star wing Anthony Thompson sets commitment date
Anthony Thompson, a five-star small forward in the 2026 basketball recruiting class, has set his college commitment date for Oct. 21, according to his agent Nate Conley of Court XIV. The 6-foot-8 senior from Western Reserve (OH) will choose between Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, North Carolina, Ohio State, and Texas. He has visited each of his finalists. (
On3.com)
Hubert Davis Offers 5-star 7-Footer Obinna Ekezie Jr.
UNC has yet to land a recruit in either the
2026 or
2027 basketball recruiting classes, but they have a lot of targets on their board. And Wednesday they added another, offering 5-star center
Obinna Ekezie Jr., becoming the latest team to enter the race for the talented big man. Kansas State also offered Ekezie, shortly after it was reported that UNC did. (
USA Today)