UNC Basketball Recruiting

Complete coverage of North Carolina Tar Heels Basketball Recruiting.

Video: Locked On Tar Heels - Still No Indication from Matt Able; Sayon Keita's Prospects

UNC Basketball fans anxiously await Matt Able’s NBA Draft decision as NCAA eligibility rules loom large. Will Able suit up for the Tar Heels or pursue his pro dreams? Isaac Schade also discusses new NCAA guidance impacting international player eligibility and what this means for recruits like Sayon Keita. (View Video)

UNC Basketball Commit Sayon Keita Helps FC Barcelona Claim NextGen EuroLeague Crown

Sayon Keita will have one more piece of hardware to bring with him to Chapel Hill. Over the weekend, the UNC Basketball commitment helped FC Barcelona’s U18 squad capture the NextGen EuroLeague championship, topping Real Madrid in Sunday’s title game in Athens, Greece. Keita finished with five points and seven rebounds while posting a plus-13. (Inside Carolina)

Video: TarHeel247 Podcast - Michael Malone’s High School Recruiting Strategy Explained

Michael Malone isn't quite two months into his tenure as North Carolina's basketball coach, but we have learned plenty about his approach to recruiting high school prospects. Andrew Jones from TarHeel247 and basketball recruiting analyst David Sisk discuss Malone's process. (View Video)

Video: TarHeel247 Podcast - Is UNC in the Running for 5-star Marcus Spears?

Marcus Spears is the top player in the 2027 basketball recruiting class, and he's a major UNC Target. Recruiting analyst David Sisk from TarHeel247 recently watched Spears play and spoke with him about the latest updates in his recruitment. (View Video)

UNC Basketball coaches scout nation’s best at Adidas 3SSB stop

UNC Basketball coach Michael Malone had his first in-person look at many of the top high school recruits nationwide last week. The Tar Heels coaching staff visited the Adidas 3SSB event in Mishawaka, Indiana to keep tabs on high-priority recruits, including 5-star PG Nasir Anderson, 5-star center Yann Kamagate, and 5-star shooting guard Jordan Page. (USA Today)

Sayon Keita puts up strong numbers as Barcelona makes championship game

Sayon Keita put up impressive numbers for Barcelona at the NextGen EuroLeague Finals in Athens, Greece. The 7-1 incoming UNC freshman played 16 minutes in Saturday’s 101-84 victory over Team 3SSB, finishing with 10 points on 4-of-5 shooting, making both free-throw attempts. He grabbed five rebounds, blocked two shots, and dunked on a defender. (Tar Heel Tribune)

UNC Basketball prioritizing 5-star wing DeMarcus Henry

On Friday night at USA Basketball U-18 mini-camp, UNC Basketball coach Michael Malone and assistant coach Sean May were sitting courtside. Class of 2027 5-star wing DeMarcus Henry took notice and was appreciative of their attendance. "For sure [I think they’re prioritizing me]. Them being here means a lot to come support and see the high-level competition." (Zag's Blog)

Video: TarHeel247 Podcast - Differences Between Michael Malone & Hubert Davis On Recruiting Trail

How does new North Carolina Basketball Coach Michael Malone approach AAU events and being around other college coaches? David Sisk was on hand last weekend in Memphis and watched Malone and his staff, spoke with them, and observed how others received them. (View Video)

Video: Locked On Tar Heels - UNC Basketball Recruiting Updates, Sayon Keita, Diamond Cup

UNC Basketball has been linked to the Diamond Cup, a groundbreaking college basketball event promising massive financial rewards and elite competition. Host Isaac Schade also discusses Sayon Keita’s eye-popping EuroLeague performance and the Tar Heels' latest basketball recruiting offers. (View Video)

Sayon Keita productive again in another Barcelona victory

UNC Basketball commit Sayon Keita added another productive outing at the NextGen EuroLeague Finals on Friday, collecting seven points and 12 rebounds in FC Barcelona’s 110-80 win over Žalgiris Kaunas. Keita, a 7-foot center from Mali, who will arrive in Chapel Hill with the Tar Heels' incoming class, continued to make his mark around the paint. (Tar Heel Tribune)

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