UNC Basketball Recruiting

Complete coverage of North Carolina Tar Heels Basketball Recruiting.

Newsletter: UNC Basketball Coaching Search, Smith Center Debate Tabled, Caleb Wilson To NBA Draft

The North Carolina Men's Basketball coaching search is in full swing, Caleb Wilson is off to the NBA Draft, the Smith Center vs. new arena debate is tabled for the time being, spring football kicks off with two commitments, Women’s Basketball falls in the Sweet 16, Baseball has a 4-0 week, and Women’s Lacrosse’s win streak ends at 31. (Tar Heel Times Newsletter)

What's next for UNC, Florida, Kansas, Kentucky: Recruits, transfer portal, and more

Dylan Mingo is one of the elite guards in the 2026 basketball recruiting class. He has great positional size and length and can impact both ends of the court. With Kyan Evans potentially leaving for the transfer portal, Derek Dixon and Mingo could share playmaking duties in the backcourt -- if Mingo keeps his commitment, should Hubert Davis depart. (ESPN)

Newsletter: Hubert Davis Out?, UNC Women's Basketball to Sweet 16, Caleb Wilson to the Rafters

Has Hubert Davis coached his final game at North Carolina? We’ll likely find out very soon. UNC Women’s Basketball advanced to the Sweet 16, Caleb Wilson’s jersey is headed to the Smith Center rafters, Tar Heel Football is hosting its Pro Day Monday, the Diamond Heels downed Louisville, and there’s another National Champion in Chapel Hill. (Tar Heel Times Newsletter)

Maxi Adams Named Los Angeles Times High School Basketball Player of the Year

North Carolina-bound Maximo Adams has been selected The Times’ boys basketball player of the year. Sierra Canyon went 30-1 and won the Southern Section Open Division championship and state Open Division title even though Adams was injured in the first quarter of the state final. He averaged 16 points and 7.2 rebounds with 10 double doubles. (MSN.com)

Newsletter: Caleb Wilson's Bad Break, Malloy Smith Commits, Luka Catches Fire, Heels Fall at Duke

UNC Basketball experienced a big win and a big loss, landed a commitment from combo guard Malloy Smith (son of Kenny Smith), Caleb Wilson broke his other thumb, Armando Bacot is safe in the Middle East, Baseball and Softball split ACC series, UNC alumnae won the SheBelieves Cup, Women’s Hoops awaits their Tournament fate, and more. (Tar Heel Times Newsletter)

Malloy Smith, son of Kenny Smith, commits to UNC Basketball

Malloy Smith, a 3-star guard in the 2026 class, committed to UNC Basketball on Friday. The 6-foot-6 senior from Mater Dei High School (CA) is the son of former two-time NBA Champion and Tar Heel great Kenny Smith. Malloy picked up an offer from UNC in February and took an official visit to Chapel Hill last weekend before choosing the Tar Heels over Cal. (On3.com)

Newsletter: UNC Men's Basketball's Big Week, Women's Hoops Beats Duke, Diamond Heels Dominate

UNC Men’s Basketball’s had a 2-0 week and aims to clinch a double-bye in the ACC Tournament, Women’s Hoops beat Duke for Courtney Banghart’s 150th win at UNC, the Diamond Heels won 5 games by a combined score of 71-10(!), Softball’s undefeated streak ended at 17, Malloy Smith and Kate Harpring visited, and Mack Brown was back on campus. (Tar Heel Times Newsletter)

Video: Coast To Coast Podcast - All About UNC Basketball Commit Dylan Mingo

Who is Dylan Mingo? To better answer that question, the Coast to Coast crew from Inside Carolina welcomes someone who knows him well: Terrence "Munch" Williams, the executive director of Mingo's travel program, ProScholars Athletics. (View Video)

Newsletter: Dylan Mingo Commits, Henri Veesaar Returns, UNC Softball 14-0, Women's Hoops' 2-0 Week

It was another terrific week in UNC Athletics. Five-star guard Dylan Mingo committed to the Tar Heels, Henri Veesaar returned from injury to help lead North Carolina past Syracuse as Zayden High continues to step up, UNC Softball is off to a 14-0 start, Lilly Parrish pitched a no-hitter, and Women’s Basketball had a 2-0 week. We also remember Doug Moe. (Tar Heel Times Newsletter)

Video: Coast To Coast Podcast - UNC Basketball Planting Seeds for March

It was an eventful week in which UNC landed a 5-star guard to its 2026 basketball recruiting class, was throttled at NC State, and got Henri Veesaar back from injury to win at Syracuse. Now UNC hosts Louisville and Virginia Tech this week. Inside Carolina's Sherrell McMillan, Sean Moran, and Joey Powell discuss the takeaways. (View Video)

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