UNC Basketball Recruiting

Complete coverage of North Carolina Tar Heels Basketball Recruiting.

Video: Locked On Tar Heels - UNC Basketball offers Miikka Murinen, Jasper Johnson down to 5

UNC Basketball, on Wednesday, made their sixth offer in the class of 2026, this one going to Finnish power forward Miikka Muurinen, whose mom played for UNC. Jasper Johnson has cut his list to five, plus an interesting update concerning New Zealand’s Julius Halaifonua. And Tar Heels participate in ACC Football Kickoff and the Olympics. (View Video)

Miikka Muurinen Makes Big Splash, Sets Stage for Blueblood Basketball Recruitment

In just one week, a lot has changed for Miikka Muurinen. He was already one of the world's top high school players – ranked in the top 50 by 247. He already had collected scholarship offers at the P4 level, and he'd already played for Finland, his home country, in international events. Now, that top 50 ranking will soon be replaced by a loftier number. (Inside Carolina)

Five-star guard Jasper Johnson includes UNC in final 5

Class of 2025 5-star shooting guard Jasper Johnson has narrowed his list of schools to Alabama, Arkansas, Kentucky, Louisville, and North Carolina. On UNC: Coach Davis tells me if he could get me now as a reclass, or stay (in 2025), he wants me whenever. And coach May is texting me and my parents every day. Just building that relationship and that bond." (On3.com)

Hubert Davis Offers 2026 PF Miikka Muurinen

North Carolina couldn’t wait any longer to offer 2026 forward Miikka Muurinen. It’s not that Hubert Davis and his staff are late – he picked up offers from Kentucky and Duke this week as well. It’s just that his recruitment is taking off and it’s better to be on board now than later. The UNC staff watched Muurinen in the EYBL 16U tournament this past weekend. (Inside Carolina)

No mention of UNC as 5-star forward Caleb Wilson breaks down top suitors

Class of 2025 five-star forward Caleb Wilson is being pursued by a Who’s Who of big-time college basketball programs. His father, Jerry, said they will visit Arkansas, Duke, Oregon, Tennessee and Georgia Tech this fall, while also attending games at Auburn and North Carolina. Caleb also mentioned a potential visit to Baylor and broke down his top suitors. (Zag's Blog)

Video: Locked On Tar Heels - Recruiting Updates On Braylon Mullins, Isaiah Denis, Jordan Smith

We discussed the UNC Basketball scholarship offer to class of 2026 wing Caleb Holt on Monday. Today we add into the mix offers to Isaiah Denis (2025) and Jordan Smith (2026). Additionally, we discuss Braylon Mullins, a 2025 shooting guard who has narrowed his college choice down to a “who’s who” top 10 list. (View Video)

Tar Heels Offer 4-Star Combo Guard Isaiah Denis

With the intention of signing multiple guards in the 2025 class, UNC has found a worthy candidate within the state's borders. Isaiah Denis earned an offer from the Tar Heel staff following the evaluation period. The 6-foot-4 guard from Charlotte (NC) Davidson Day skyrocketed up the recruiting rankings this summer, climbing more than 100 spots into the Top 50. (Inside Carolina)

Video: Locked On Tar Heels - UNC offers 2026 G Caleb Holt; Julius Halaifonua re-classifies to 2024

UNC has offered 5-star guard Caleb Holt from Alabama. New Zealand big man Julius Halaifonua has decided to re-classify to 2024. ACC Football Kickoff begins Monday as NBA Summer League wraps up play. And Peach Jam concluded on Sunday. Host Isaac Schade discusses it all in depth. (View Video)

Four-star wing Braylon Mullins includes UNC in top 10

Braylon Mullins, a four-star shooting guard in the 2025 basketball recruiting class, has narrowed his of offers to 10. Moving forward, the 6-foot-4 rising senior from Greenfield-Central (IN) will consider Alabama, Duke, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, North Carolina, Purdue, Tennessee, and UConn. Mullins will make an official visit UNC on Sept. 14. (On3.com)

UNC offers class of 2026 5-star guard Jordan Smith Jr.

Jordan Smith Jr., a 6-foot-3 shooting guard from Fairfax, Va., announced Monday that he has received an offer from the Tar Heels. Smith ranks as the No. 8 overall recruit in the class of 2026 and the top player in Virginia. Louisville, Providence, Miami, Syracuse, Houston, and Michigan already are involved heavily. Expect more teams to enter the mix. (Keeping It Heel)

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