UNC Basketball Recruiting
Complete coverage of North Carolina Tar Heels Basketball Recruiting.
Video: TarHeel247 Podcast - The Latest With UNC Basketball Recruiting
UNC Basketball has hosted several 5-star recruits this semester. TarHeel247 Director of Basketball Recruiting David Sisk joins publisher Andrew Jones to discuss three important Tar Heel recruits, how decision timelines for players have changed, if moving the signing date makes sense, and more.
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Mon Sep 15, 2025
THT Newsletter: UNC Football Dominates Richmond, Tar Heels Run Wild in NFL, Meet Jonathan Powell
It was another big sports weekend, with UNC Football dominating the Richmond Spiders, Tar Heels scoring touchdowns left and right in the NFL, Olympic sports continuing to stack impressive performances, football recruiting visits, basketball recruiting visit cancellations, a visit with new UNC wing
Jonathan Powell, and much more. (
Tar Heel Times Newsletter)
Updates on top UNC basketball recruits, ACC official visits on tap for this weekend
Five-star wing
Tajh Ariza, who was scheduled to visit UNC starting Friday, will not be making that visit. Ariza's visit was nixed by the Carolina coaching staff Monday. It is not expected to be rescheduled. Additionally, 5-star forward
Cameron Williams, the No. 4-ranked recruit in the 2026 class, will not take his official visit (originally scheduled for Nov. 7) to UNC. (
TarHeel247)
2026 five-star Cameron Williams cancels visit to UNC basketball
Cameron Williams has risen up the recruiting rankings, but his interest in the North Carolina basketball program has seemed to dwindle. After originally scheduling a visit to Chapel Hill on November 7, Williams, a five-star prospect who is regarded by 247Sports as the No. 4 overall player in the Class of 2026, has elected to cancel that visit. (
Keeping It Heel)
THT Newsletter: UNC Hosts Richmond, Recruiting Updates, 3 Baseball Commits, Volleyball's 5-0 Start
It’s been another busy week in UNC sports. Football hosts Richmond on Saturday, Volleyball is off to a perfect 5-0 start after sweeping No. 11 Florida, the Diamond Heels landed three big baseball commitments,
Hubert Davis is out on the recruiting trail, we met
Kyan Evans and
Henri Veesaar, UNC's ACC basketball schedule is out, and more. (
Tar Heel Times Newsletter)
2026 five-star Tajh Ariza cancels visit to UNC basketball
A major official visit that was supposed to occur in Chapel Hill this upcoming weekend will no longer happen.
Tajh Ariza, a five-star forward who ranks as the No. 14 overall player in 247Sports' Class of 2026 rankings, was supposed to make his way to North Carolina to visit the North Carolina basketball program on September 12. (
Keeping It Heel)
Video: Locked On Tar Heels - Bryson Howard Visits UNC, Tajh Ariza Visit Canceled. Coincidence?
UNC basketball recruiting heats up as
Bryson Howard (Josh Howard's son) visited Carolina over the weekend, while
Tajh Ariza's visit was canceled on Monday. Coincidence? Not a chance. Host Isaac Schade breaks down the latest UNC basketball recruiting buzz, including
Bryson Howard's visit and its potential impact.
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Tue Sep 9, 2025
THT Newsletter: Bill Belichick Gets First UNC Win, Football Recruiting Flip, Bryson Howard Visits
It was an undefeated weekend for UNC Athletics.
Bill Belichick recorded his first football victory for the Tar Heels. No. 2 Field Hockey went 2-0, including a top-10 road win. Women’s Soccer outscored their opponents 7-0 in two victories. Plus: Behind the scenes at basketball practice,
Hubert Davis visits
Cole Cloer, women's hoops recruiting, and more. (
Tar Heel Times Newsletter)
Video: Coast To Coast Podcast - Official Visit Updates, NIL Deals, and More for UNC Basketball
UNC Basketball continues hosting elite recruits for official visits, and Tar Heel basketball players are making headlines in new ways, unveiling incredible business partnerships. Inside Carolina's Sherrell McMillan, Sean Moran, and Joey Powell help you digest it all in this episode of Coast to Coast.
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Mon Sep 8, 2025
Five-star guard Deron Rippey Jr. trims list to 10, includes UNC
Deron Rippey Jr., the 5-star point guard from Blair Academy (NJ) and the New Heights Adidas 3SSB AAU program, is down to 10 schools. Rippey has cut Kansas and Louisville from his previous list of 12 and cancelled those official visits. He’s now considering Kentucky, Duke, Miami, North Carolina, Alabama, Texas, Syracuse, Indiana, Tennessee, and NC State. (
Zag's Blog)