UNC Basketball Recruiting

Video: Jordan Brand Classic Game Highlights (Bacot, Anthony)

Highlights from Saturday's Jordan Brand Classic game, featuring North Carolina center signee Armando Bacot (#5 black team) and top point guard recruit Cole Anthony (#50 black team). Anthony is scheduled to announce his commitment between UNC, Oregon, Notre Dame, and Georgetown on Tuesday, April 23 at 8:50 AM ET, with UNC the presumed favorite. Read More...

Jordan Brand Classic: Big-timers set to announce

Cole Anthony planned to announce his decision Monday. However, Anthony later confirmed that he will be announcing on ESPN on Tuesday morning. North Carolina remains the major favorite. Wing Cassius Stanley is set for a Monday afternoon commitment. Most of the basketball world sees Duke as the team to beat among other finalists Kansas, Oregon, and UCLA. (Rivals.com)

Cole Anthony Finalizes Announcement Plans

Nearly a year after Roy Williams made him North Carolina's top priority in the class of 2019, Cole Anthony, will announce his college decision in New York on Tuesday. “We’re going to do it on a show," Anthony said after practice Friday at the Jordan Brand Classic. Friday night, Anthony confirmed he will announce Tuesday at 8:50 a.m. ET on ESPN's Get Up show. (Inside Carolina)

Matthew Hurt Commits to Duke

It didn't come as a surprise Friday when Matthew Hurt chose Duke. A product of Rochester (Minn.), Hurt can shoot with range and is a perfect fit for Duke. The return of point guard Tre Jones proved to be helpful. “I think he saw himself at any one of the four schools," Hurt's father said. "One of the deciding factors was a desire to play with Tre Jones. They are both Minnesota kids." (Rivals.com)

Cole Anthony is built for greatness

Cole Anthony’s path to stardom has been atypical even among teenage basketball prodigies. As the son of 11-year NBA veteran Greg Anthony, he has had all the advantages of a privileged upbringing combined with the technological advancements that have made developing elite athletic talent a more meticulous and systematic process than ever before. (SB Nation)

Analyst Prediction: Cole Anthony to North Carolina on Monday

Cole Anthony, the McDonald’s All-American Game MVP and one of the most highly recruited guards in the 2019 class, has set his announcement date for Monday. For several months, this has felt like a battle between North Carolina and Oregon for the top point guard in the class. My prediction is Anthony gives good news to Roy Williams and the Tar Heels on Monday. (Rivals.com)

Several UNC targets among ESPN's college basketball transfer rankings

2. Rayjon Tucker (6-5, 210) SF, Jr., Little Rock: Tucker has high majors such as UNC all over him, averaging 20.3 points and 6.7 rebounds last season, and he shot 41 percent from 3-point range; 5. Justin Pierce (6-7, 215) SF, Jr., William & Mary: Will visit UNC April 28; 7. Christian Keeling (6-4, 175) SG, Jr., Charleston Southern: Will visit UNC April 23-25. (ESPN.com)

Decision Day for Matthew Hurt

Matthew Hurt — a 6-foot-9 forward and the No. 8 player in the 2019 composite rankings — will reveal his college decision around 4:15 p.m. ET on Friday, and Duke is the overwhelming favorite. “I’d be surprised if it’s not Duke on Friday,” Rivals.com analyst Corey Evans said. “I think Kentucky still has some optimism. North Carolina is in there, as well." (Lexington Herald-Leader)

Recapping UNC Basketball's Upcoming Official Visits

UNC Basketball has scheduled official visits with a trio of players for next week: Christian Keeling, Justin Pierce, and Anthony Harris. All three players would help fill the perimeter void left by Coby White, Kenny Williams, Cameron Johnson, and Nassir Little. Here's a quick rundown on these potential future Tar Heels and how they could fit into next season. (Tar Heel Blog)

Five-star guard Jaden Springer leads a blue blood recruitment

North Carolina, Auburn, Kansas, Maryland, Memphis, NC State, Tennessee, Texas, and Wake Forest are the programs that 2020 5-star shooting guard Jaden Springer noted that have already offered and remain in close contact. On UNC: “One of the best programs in college basketball. Whenever you get an offer like that, it is big time. I was blessed to get that.” (Rivals.com)

Isaiah Todd announces Top 10 schools, will stay in 2020 class

Isaiah Todd, the 6-foot-10 power forward from Trinity (VA) Academy, is now considering 10 schools. Ranked No. 13 by 247Sports.com in 2020, Todd is down to Kentucky, UCLA, Oklahoma State, Memphis, UCF, Maryland, Vanderbilt, North Carolina, Kansas, and Oregon. Todd also plans to stay in the 2020 class and won’t reclassify to 2019. (Zag's Blog)

Four-star guard Anthony Harris schedules UNC, Indiana visits

Four-star guard Anthony Harris has scheduled official visits to Indiana and North Carolina. Harris, one of the top available guards in the 2019 recruiting class, will visit Indiana this coming Friday and Saturday. He will then take an official visit to North Carolina on Monday and Tuesday. Harris is also considering Georgetown, Maryland, and Virginia Tech. (247 Sports)

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