UNC Basketball Recruiting

Complete coverage of North Carolina Tar Heels Basketball Recruiting.

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)

Video: Locked On Tar Heels - Evaluating Dylan Mingo's game and fit with UNC Basketball

Stephen Gillaspie of No Ceilings discusses UNC Basketball point guard commit Dylan Mingo’s development, the importance of refining his shot, his potential as both a creator and finisher, how Mingo fits with UNC’s projected roster, Hubert Davis’s recruiting momentum, and more. (View Video)

Video: Locked On Tar Heels - Malloy Smith Offer; UNC Basketball's Injury Situation

UNC Basketball sparks recruitment buzz as Hubert Davis offers Malloy Smith, son of Tar Heel legend Kenny "The Jet" Smith. Meanwhile, urgent questions surround Carolina's roster as Henri Veesaar's absence and Achilles concerns impact the Tar Heels' depth. (View Video)

Video: No Days Off - Get To Know Dylan Mingo

Most 17-year-olds are still asleep when Dylan Mingo is already in the gym. He’s up before sunrise, taking 800 shots and putting in five hours of work every day. With a mindset that no one can outcompete him, Dylan’s grind speaks for itself. (Note: Filmed prior to Mingo's commitment to UNC). (View Video)

Dylan Mingo UNC Commitment Quotes

Dylan Mingo on why he committed to UNC: "I felt how family-oriented everything was. The coaches made me feel welcomed. The team was super nice. I hung out with the team for a bit. They were all connected. And you know the legacy of North Carolina; that was a dream of mine since I was a kid. They're getting a winner. I assure you we're going to win." (TarHeel247)

Video: IC Podcast - What Dylan Mingo Brings To UNC Basketball

The Coast to Coast crew from Inside Carolina reacts to the news that 2026 5-star point guard Dylan Mingo has committed to UNC. The 6-5 Mingo, out of Long Island Lutheran, is a consensus top 10 basketball recruit. The Rivals' No. 1-ranked point guard chose the Tar Heels over Baylor, Penn State, and Washington. (View Video)

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