UNC Basketball Recruiting

Complete coverage of North Carolina Tar Heels Basketball Recruiting.

UNC Basketball in contact with 5-star wing Qayden Samuels

Class of 2026 5-star wing Qayden Samuels' mother confirmed Wednesday that the UNC Basketball coaching staff has been in contact but an offer has not yet occurred. Samuels is a teammate with Jordan Smith Jr. of Team Takeover on the EYBL circuit. The Tar Heels coaching brass had a chance to watch him during the live period a month ago in Memphis. (Tar Heel Illustrated)

Two in-state basketball talents lead Team USA U16 to FIBA gold

The United States U16 National Team won the gold medal Sunday in the FIBA AmeriCup 2025 in Ciudad Juarez, Mexico, defeating Canada 108-71 in the championship game. The USA squad was comprised of some of the top basketball recruits in the 2027 and 2028 classes. Two well-known names are C.J. Rosser and Jordan Page from the Tar Heel State. (Tar Heel Illustrated)

Hubert Davis Recruiting 5-Star PG Taylen Kinney

Taylen Kinney is one of the first names that comes to mind for Tar Heel fans in the 2026 basketball recruiting class. The 6-foot-3 guard is one of the top rising seniors in the country, and after starring in Newport, KY, he transferred to Overtime Elite last season. His stepfather/AAU coach, Andrew Mitchell, discussed his recruitment and where UNC fits. (Tar Heel Illustrated)

Video: Coast To Coast Podcast - Roster Clarity For UNC Basketball

Sean Moran, Sherrell McMillan, and Joey Powell of Inside Carolina discuss Luka Bogavac's commitment to UNC Basketball, his game, how this fills a glaring need for the Tar Heels on the court, roster composition, and much more. (View Video)

Video: THI Podcast - Discussing Luka Bogavac's Commitment to UNC Basketball

UNC Basketball gained an important commitment Saturday from European guard Luka Bogavac, giving Hubert Davis a 6-foot-5 shooter and needed wing player. David Sisk and Andrew Jones of Tar Heel Illustrated discuss Bogavac, his recruitment, his game, what it means to the Tar Heels, and more. (View Video)

Video: IC Reaction Podcast - Luka Bogavac Commits to UNC Basketball

Luka Bogavac of Montenegro, who plays professionally with SC Derby in Podgorica, is bringing his sharp-shooting 6-foot-5 frame to Chapel Hill. Inside Carolina's Sean Moran, Sherrell McMillan, and Joey Powell break down what Bogavac's commitment to the Tar Heels means for the coming season. (View Video)

Montenegro guard Luka Bogavac commits to UNC Basketball

Months of overseas work yielded an international addition for UNC GM Jim Tanner and Hubert Davis' Tar Heels on Saturday with the commitment of guard Luka Bogavac, a 6-foot-5 Montenegro native who already has logged four professional seasons in ABA Liga (Adriatic Basketball Association). He'll be 22 years old when the college basketball season begins. (Inside Carolina)

Kohl Rosario discusses UNC Basketball offer, official visits, possible reclassification

Class of 2026 wing Kohl Rosario: "(UNC has) been in contact with me for the last week. Right after I got the Duke offer the head coach called me and said he liked my game. He had been watching me during the live period. He said there were rumors I might be coming out in ’25, but if I’m 2026 he would love to have me on the team and that they needed me." (Tar Heel Illustrated)

Video: Locked On Tar Heels - UNC Basketball Back To Big Guards; Baseball Regional

UNC Basketball has extended an offer to Dylan Mingo, a promising 6'5" point guard known for his defensive prowess. Plus, dive into the Chapel Hill Regional preview for the NCAA baseball tournament, where the Tar Heels are the top seed, facing off against Oklahoma, Nebraska, and Holy Cross. (View Video)

Q&A: Dylan Mingo Looking for a Trusting Relationship at the Next Level

Dylan Mingo already had quite the resume. The 6-foot-5 rising senior from the New York City area is ranked No. 11 in the 2026 class, and is the second highest rated point guard. If that wasn't enough, a stellar session in Memphis earlier in the month in front of Hubert Davis and Jeff Lebo was enough for UNC to offer the PSA Cardinal on Wednesday. (Tar Heel Illustrated)

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