UNC Basketball Recruiting

How important was the first day coaches could call?

Day'Ron Sharpe: "I was at a camp and we’re all like, ‘What is going on? Why are all these coaches hitting us up right now? Who are these people?’ Michigan texted me I was like, ‘I didn’t even know Michigan was looking at me, word?’ But it was cool. Look, it’s a blessing no matter what offer you get, so that day when a ton of interest comes in, it’s memorable." (Rivals.com)

Day'Ron Sharpe Named Top Performer at NBA Top 100 Camp

The spring tear continued for UNC commit Day’Ron Sharpe. What stuck out the most was his consistency and effort. Sharpe is physically ready to compete in the ACC. He’s a very good rebounder and gets a handful of points each game just by mining the glass. In four games, Sharpe was efficient (29-for-44) from the field, averaging 15 points and 10.3 rebounds. (247 Sports)

UNC Basketball Recruiting: The first phone call North Carolina should make on June 15

North Carolina has become known for prioritizing the best in its state early in the process, which often leads to a quick commitment, prime examples being Coby White and Leaky Black. While there is still more work to be done in regards to the Tar Heels' pursuit of five-star sophomore Cam Hayes, if they were to offer they would immediately become the favorite. (Rivals.com)

Video: A Day in the Life of Greg Brown

The video producers at SLAM head down to Texas to live a day in the life of class of 2020 5-star power forward Greg Brown. Brown holds a scholarship offer from North Carolina and also is considering Texas, Memphis, Baylor, and Auburn. Read More...

Day'Ron Sharpe shines on day two of NBA Top 100 Camp

Day'Ron Sharpe has strung together a strong two days here at camp. Sharpe is active in the paint, looks to dunk everything, gobbles up rebounds in and out of his area, and finishes shots from close range. In two games, Sharpe is 11-for-20 from the field and averaging 11 points a game. He’s also grabbing 12 rebounds a game, which is second best at camp. (247 Sports)

2020 power forward Dawson Garcia being recruited by Blue Bloods and Big Ten

Dawson Garcia, the class of 2020 forward from Prior Lake, Minnesota has helped lead D1 Minnesota to an undefeated record in Adidas Gauntlet play and captured a gold medal at the FIBA 3×3 U18 World Cup in Mongolia. While Garcia will be a priority for Midwest schools, he said he has also begun to hear from North Carolina, Kentucky, Duke, and Gonzaga. (Zag's Blog)

Putting A Bow On UNC's 2019 Basketball Recruiting Class

With North Carolina's 2019 basketball recruiting class in the books, it’s time to take a look at the group Roy Williams is bringing to Chapel Hill. Williams has restocked the shelves with big-time talent from two sources. The first is the traditional high school talent and secondly, he added two very talented wing scorers from the graduate transfer market. (Tar Heel Illustrated)

Basketball Analysts Discuss Cunningham, Love, Thompson, Williams, Brown

Cade Cunningham is not just the best point guard in 2020, but is also in the conversation for the best overall prospect. I was also impressed with Caleb Love. I like his size at point guard and that he's both a scorer and a set-up guy. Ziaire Williams is a long, athletic small forward with a ton of skill. Greg Brown is the freaky athlete of the bunch. (Rivals.com)

Updates on Greg Brown, Bryce Thompson, and More

5-star small forward Greg Brown most likely is bound for North Carolina or Texas, but Memphis has intrigued him, as have Auburn and Baylor, the latter a program he visited last Wednesday. 5-star shooting guard Bryce Thompson is far from a decision but Michigan State has a connection, thanks to Thompson’s father and recruiting coordinator Doug Wojcik. (Rivals.com)

Video: Cole Anthony Putting In Work Before Heading To Chapel Hill!

North Carolina 5-star point guard commit Cole Anthony goes through an intense workout regimen back home in New York as he prepares to join the Tar Heels basketball program later this summer in Chapel Hill. Read More...

Four-star wing Jalen Wilson commits to Kansas

Four-star wing Jalen Wilson committed to Kansas on Wednesday. Initially, Wilson signed with Michigan, but when John Beilein departed for the Cavaliers, the Denton (Tex.) Guyer standout opted to reopen his recruitment. Wilson then took official visits to Kansas and North Carolina. Kansas also was involved with Wilson during his initial recruitment. (247 Sports)

Analysts Discuss Updated Rankings of Sharpe, Thompson, Cunningham, Todd, and More

There are three new Rivals five-star basketball recruits in North Carolina-bound big man Day’Ron Sharpe, skilled guard Bryce Thompson– who made the biggest rise into five-star status with his 40 spot climb – and sharp-shooting small forward Josh Hall who rose over 30 spots himself. But nobody made a bigger move than four-star small forward Donovan Johnson. (Rivals.com)

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