UNC Basketball Recruiting

Complete coverage of North Carolina Tar Heels Basketball Recruiting.

UNC Basketball hosting top international center Sayon Keita for official visit Friday

UNC Basketball is hosting an official visitor Friday who wasn't on many radars a week ago. Sayon Keita, a 7-foot big man from Bamako, Mali, is on his fifth official in as many days. His whirlwind tour began at Kansas on Monday, followed by trips to Indiana, Kentucky, and Duke on consecutive days. Keita is one of the top post recruits in the 2027 class. (TarHeel247)

Video: Locked On Tar Heels - 7-Footer Ivan Matlekovic Commits To UNC Basketball

Ivan Matlekovic, transfer from High Point University, has committed to play for UNC Basketball for the 2025-26 season. Matlekovic hails from Croatia and has three seasons of eligibility. The 7-footer projects to be strictly a depth piece, but a critical big for Henri Veesaar to go up against in practice. (View Video)

7-Foot High Point Transfer Ivan Matlekovic Commits To UNC Basketball

North Carolina added depth to its front court and another big body when rising sophomore Ivan Matlekovic committed to the Tar Heels, according to multiple reports. The 7–0, 245-pound center played five games as a freshman at High Point, contributing 13 points, nine rebounds and four blocks in 31 minutes while making 6 of 8 field-goal attempts. (Tar Heel Tribune)

THT Newsletter: Luka Bogavac Update, UNC Football Kicks Off, Seyon Keita, Tar Heel Hoops

A HUGE thank you to the more than 1,000 readers who subscribed to the Tar Heel Times newsletter over the past week! The support has been overwhelming. Today's newsletter includes updates on Montenegrin shooting guard Luka Bogavac, the recruitment of 7-footer Seyon Keita, men's and women's basketball updates, football training camp, and more. (Tar Heel Times Newsletter)

Five-star SG Cameron Holmes updates recruitment

Class of 2026 five-star shooting guard Cameron Holmes is now entering the back end of his recruitment process after a busy summer. Right now, Holmes still has just one official visit set in stone: Oregon on Sept. 20. He’ll be looking to take more trips this fall. Other schools involved include Arizona, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Texas, UCLA, Virginia, and more. (Zag's Blog)

Video: Locked On Tar Heels - Will UNC Basketball add late big-man transfer Ivan Matlekovic?

Is UNC Basketball eyeing a 7-foot depth addition? The Tar Heels may be on the verge of adding Ivan Matlekovic to the roster, potentially providing an insurance policy in the frontcourt. The conversation then shifts to pre-season preparations, balancing basketball with the college experience, and more. (View Video)

Top International Center Sayon Keita Schedules Official Visit With UNC Basketball

Sayon Keita, the top international recruit in the class of 2027, has begun a slate of official visits to heavy hitters across the country. The seven-footer from Barcelona, Spain is a native of Mali and will begin his trek across the country at Kansas on July 28 followed by Indiana (July 29), Kentucky (July 30), Duke (July 31), UNC (Aug. 2) and UConn (Aug. 2). (247 Sports)

Tar Heel Times Newsletter: UNC Basketball & Recruiting Summer Roundup

It’s been a while since I hit "send" on a newsletter, but with football season approaching and basketball recruiting heating up, I figured now’s the perfect time to bring it back. Twice a week, I’ll be emailing a curated mix of UNC sports updates, recruiting buzz, and more. Today's edition focuses on UNC basketball and recruiting updates. I hope you'll subscribe. (Tar Heel Times Newsletter)

Video: Locked On Tar Heels - UNC Basketball's Small Forward Recruiting Frenzy, Tar Heel QB Review

UNC basketball recruiting heats up as an NBA All-Star's son schedules an official visit. Is Bryson Howard the next big thing for the Tar Heels? Host Isaac Schade discusses Howard's impressive EYBL performance, other small forward recruits Anthony Thompson and Maximo Adams, UNC's quarterback situation, and more. (View Video)

4-Star Wing Bryson Howard Schedules UNC Official Visit

Student-athletes are no longer limited to five official recruiting visits. And while some prospects only need a few visits before committing, embark on a full-fledged recruitment tour. Class of 2026 4-star small forward Bryson Howard is among the latter, as he's scheduled eight official visits through October, including UNC the weekend of Sept. 5. (Keeping It Heel)

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