UNC Basketball Recruiting

Complete coverage of North Carolina Tar Heels Basketball Recruiting.

UNC Basketball Coaches Talking to Kentucky Transfer Aaron Bradshaw

The UNC Basketball coaching staff has held multiple conversations with Kentucky transfer center Aaron Bradshaw. The Tar Heels are looking for an impact post player to join the rotation with rising junior Jalen Washington for 2024-25. Bradshaw, a 7-foot-1, 226-pound rising sophomore, averaged 4.9 points, 3.3 rebounds, 0.7 blocks for the Wildcats. (Inside Carolina)

UNC Basketball "involved" with Rutgers transfer big man Cliff Omoruyi

North Carolina has reportedly been in contact with Rutgers center Clifford Omoruyi. On3.com ranks the 6–11, 240-pound shot-blocker from Benin City, Nigeria, who would be a graduate transfer, as the No. 3 center in the transfer portal and the No. 8 player overall. Omoruyi averaged 10.3 points, 7.7 rebounds, and 93 blocked shots in 32 games last season. (Tar Heel Tribune)

UNC, Duke Basketball signees talk smack, preview next season's rivalry matchups

UNC Basketball signees Ian Jackson and Drake Powell sat down with Duke signees Cooper Flagg and Isaiah Evans at the McDonald's All-American Game this week, and the trash talk flowed. The two sides debated which program has the better fanbase and previewed next season's matchups. "We are going to get off on them next year," Jackson said. (247 Sports)

UNC among five college basketball programs that should be pleased by McDonald's All-American game

North Carolina had the McDonald's All-American game's most dynamic offensive player and most dynamic defensive player in signees Ian Jackson and Drake Powell. Powell showed himself to be a truly elite, engaged, and switchable defender. Jackson showed off his trademark bounce and ability to finish creatively in traffic while also filling it up from deep. (Rivals.com)

Cade Tyson's former coach confirms UNC contact with the transfer sharp-shooter

North Carolina was reportedly targeting prolific Belmont perimeter shooter Cade Tyson in the transfer portal, and that was confirmed on Wednesday. Nick Jones, Tyson’s former AAU coach with Team Curry, confirmed on social media that UNC, Duke, Kentucky, and Tennessee were the latest colleges to contact him. Tyson shot 47% from three last season. (Tar Heel Tribune)

Ian Jackson, Drake Powell Receive McDonald's All-American Game Superlatives

Ian Jackson: Mr. Assertive. Jackson was in attack mode all week, putting pressure on the rim and letting it fly from deep. Jackson is definitely an alpha and behaves like one on and off the court, as he’s as confident as any player in the 2024 class. Drake Powell: Lockdown Defender. The 6-foot-6 Powell is as versatile a defender as there is in the class. (Rivals.com)

UNC Basketball Reaches Out to Transfer Portal Sharpshooter Cade Tyson

The UNC Basketball coaching staff's first confirmed transfer portal contact of the offseason is a sharpshooter with roots in the Tar Heel state. Cade Tyson, a standout at Belmont, has received a phone call from a UNC assistant coach. Tyson is ranked the No. 18 player in the transfer portal by 247Sports. "He's one of the very best shooters in college basketball." (Inside Carolina)

Video: Locked On Tar Heels - Will R.J. Davis stay at UNC? McDonald's All-American game recap

UNC Basketball's biggest offseason storyline is R.J. Davis’ decision to return (or not) for his fifth season in Chapel Hill. His decision timeline also will play a role in the Tar Heels' ability to fill out areas of need on its roster. Incoming freshmen Ian Jackson and Drake Powell participated in the McDonald’s All-American game Tuesday. How'd they do? (View Video)

Ian Jackson, Drake Powell Shine In McDonald's All-American Game

Incoming North Carolina freshman wing Ian Jackson scored 21 points Tuesday night, including 17 in the second half, to help the East team beat the West 88–86 in the McDonald’s All-American Game in Houston. Fellow future Tar Heel Drake Powell, a 6–5 shooting guard, pulled down four rebounds, swiped two steals, and was second on the East team at +11. (Tar Heel Tribune)

McDonald's All-American Game: Ian Jackson Peaking At The Right Time

Ian Jackson shined in Saturday's McDonald's All-American scrimmage before carrying that momentum into Sunday's practice, where he showed himself to be as versatile an offensive threat as there is in this class. Jackson is the true embodiment of "three-level scorer". The future Tar Heel looks like a polished offensive threat ready to impact ACC games. (Rivals.com)

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