UNC Basketball Recruiting

Complete coverage of North Carolina Tar Heels Basketball Recruiting.

7-foot Henri Veesaar transferring from Arizona to UNC

North Carolina couldn’t lure a top-line transfer center last offseason but already has one 11 days after the transfer portal opened this offseason. Former Arizona center Henri Veesaar, a 7-foot, 235-pound Estonian who visited the UNC campus on Wednesday two days after entering the portal, will transfer to Carolina. He has two seasons of remaining eligibility. (Tar Heel Tribune)

Video: IC Podcast - 7-Footer Henri Veesaar Commits to UNC Basketball

Seven-footer Henri Veesaar will transfer to UNC. After seeing his role increase over the season at Arizona, Veesaar brings significant size and talent to the Tar Heels. Inside Carolina's Sherrell McMillan, Sean Moran, and Joey Powell consider what the big man from Estonia means to UNC Basketball next season. (View Video)

Arizona Transfer Center Henri Veesaar Commits to UNC Basketball

After UNC's early exit from the NCAA Tournament, Hubert Davis stated his offseason recruiting priority: "We've got to get bigger." On Thursday, Davis and the UNC Basketball program accomplished the first big piece of that mission: Arizona transfer center Henri Veesaar committed to the Tar Heels Friday after officially visiting Chapel Hill earlier in the week. (Inside Carolina)

Where UNC Basketball Stands With Henri Veesaar After Wednesday Visit

UNC Basketball received a visit from Arizona Wildcats transfer portal big man Henri Veesaar on Wednesday and is a serious threat to receive a commitment from the 7-footer in the coming days, according to national basketball analyst Travis Branham. "I anticipate this one will also wrap up fairly quickly. North Carolina is in a good spot to land him." (Inside Carolina)

Final Takeaways from the 2025 McDonald's All American Game

UNC commit Caleb Wilson and Duke pledge Nikolas Khamenia didn't put up gawdy numbers in the McDonald's All-American game but had some impressive practices. It was Khamenia's floor vision and passing that jumped off the page earlier in the week, while Wilson's activity and quick reads in offensive sets were things NBA scouts were noting. (247 Sports)

Jonathan Powell Brings Size and Shooting To UNC: 'Old-School Roy Williams Wing'

UNC has been on a quest to add length and get taller. They want to get bigger. West Virginia transfer Jonathan Powell is 6-foot-6. There was mutual interest immediately. It wasn't a situation where Carolina had to go get him. UNC was a place he and his family were interested in. He's known for his ability to shoot. He's an old-school Roy Williams wing. (Inside Carolina)

Jonathan Powell Felt a Connection With Entire UNC Basketball Program

Max Powell is the older brother of incoming UNC Basketball transfer Jonathan's Powell. He was involved in the recruiting process and spoke about what type of person and player the Tar Heels are getting: "He is a very well mannered kid. I would say the best thing about him outside of that is a hard work ethic. He never gives up. He’s very coachable." (Tar Heel Illustrated)

UNC-bound Caleb Wilson, Nyla Brooks show off talent at McDonald’s All-American Games

Two UNC-bound 5-star basketball recruits, Caleb Wilson and Nyla Brooks, showed off their talents at the McDonald’s All-American Games on Tuesday at Brooklyn’s Barclays Center, although the chances to display their skills were limited by the number of touches they got. In the boys game, Wilson, a 6-9 forward, started for the West in a 105-92 victory. (Tar Heel Tribune)

Video: Big Hitters Podcast - UNC Basketball Transfer Portal and Roster Breakdown

Already deep into the transfer portal window, Ross Martin, Spenser Dalton, and Mike Hardison break down the UNC basketball roster, what the Tar Heels lost, need, and are targeting. It starts with some Elliot Cadeau and Jalen Washington discussion before an examination of the UNC roster, and more. (View Video)

Video: IC Reaction Podcast - West Virginia Transfer Jonathan Powell Commits to UNC Basketball

UNC Basketball transfer addition No. 1 is Jonathan Powell, a 6-6 freshman from Ohio who spent his first season at West Virginia. Powell will look to add athleticism and scoring to the Tar Heels. Sherrell McMillan, Sean Moran, and Joey Powell of Inside Carolina lay out the ways Powell can improve UNC's roster. (View Video)

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