UNC Basketball Recruiting

Complete coverage of North Carolina Tar Heels Basketball Recruiting.

UNC basketball pursuing transfer guard Angelo Brizzi

While UNC Basketball has been reportedly in pursuit of Oregon guard Wei Lin, a new target has emerged — Buffalo guard Angelo Brizzi Recruiting Profile" rel="tag">Angelo Brizzi. Brizzi was granted a hardship waiver by the NCAA to play a sixth season on Wednesday. He began his career at Villanova as part of the 2021 recruiting class and averaged 14.5 points per game with Buffalo last season. (USA Today)

Video: TarHeel247 Podcast - European Scout Discusses UNC Basketball's International Recruits

International basketball scout Ersin Demir joins former UNC and NBA forward John Henson from the Netherlands to discuss what he's seen from the Tar Heels’ international recruits Alexandros Samodurov, Sayon Keita, and Neoklis Avdalas. (View Video)

UNC basketball offers AJ Williams, top-ranked prospect in Class of 2028

Late on Tuesday night, AJ Williams, the consensus No. 1 player in the 2028 basketball recruiting class, shared that he has received an offer from coach Michael Malone and the Tar Heels. With his offer from North Carolina, Williams has now earned 20 scholarship offers, and many more are expected to flow in. Williams is a 6-foot-8, 210-pound forward. (Keeping It Heel)

Video: IC Podcast - Michael Malone Pursuing 5-stars, UNC Basketball Recruiting Reset

Now that the transfer portal movement has subsided, Michael Malone and his UNC staff have begun the process of sorting out their high-school recruiting board. Inside Carolina's Sherrell McMillan, Sean Moran, and Joey Powell discuss where things stand for UNC Basketball's Class of 2027 recruits. (View Video)

Video: Locked On Tar Heels - UNC Basketball Lands August Official Visit From 5-Star Paul Osaruyi

In addition to constructing his first UNC Basketball roster, Coach Michael Malone is busy looking ahead to the 2027 recruiting class. That includes 5-star forward Paul Osaruyi and elite wing DeMarcus Henry. Osaruyi is set to visit Carolina in August. But can the Tar Heels pry Henry away from Ohio State? (View Video)

Newsletter: OmaHeels Advance, Michael Malone At NBPA Top-100 Camp, Osaruyi Schedules Official Visit

UNC Baseball is one win away the championship series at the College World Series, Michael Malone was on hand in Omaha between stops on the recruiting trail, 5-star forward Paul Osaruyi is planning an official visit, Tar Heel Football landed 8(!) commitments last week. Plus, 5 new Track & Field All-Americans, and we remember Don Stallings. (Tar Heel Times Newsletter)

Five-star power forward Paul Osaruyi sets official visit to UNC

UNC Basketball set to bring in power forward Paul Osaruyi for an official visit in August, giving Tar Heels coach Michael Malone an early shot at landing one of the most coveted recruits in the country. Osaruyi, listed at 6-foot-9 and 225 pounds, is a 5-star recruit ranked as the No. 3 power forward and No. 8 player in the 2027 basketball recruiting class. (USA Today)

The First 60 Days Part III: How Michael Malone Is Recruiting UNC Basketball's Future

UNC's recruitment of Kevin Thomas offered a glimpse into how Michael Malone has navigated his first months in college basketball, leaning on relationships connected to the Tar Heels. In Thomas' case, that meant through his agent, former Tar Heel player K.J. Smith, whose family ties to UNC include his father, Kenny Smith, and brother, Malloy Smith. (TarHeel247)

Video: Locked On Tar Heels - Wei Lin As UNC Basketball's Backup PG? Baseball CWS Preview

UNC Basketball has reportedly been in conversations with Oregon transfer point guard Wei Lin. Is he the right target for the Tar Heels' backup PG role? Plus, UNC Baseball will have to be better with runners in scoring position if they want to make noise in the College World Series. (View Video)

Newsletter: Diamond Heels to Omaha, Wei Lin Update, ACC-SEC Challenge, Two Football Commits

UNC Baseball is headed back to Omaha for the College World Series, Michael Malone and Carolina Basketball is pursuing another point guard, ACC-SEC Challenge matchups are set, Tar Heel Football landed two commitments while Baseball landed three, Caleb Wilson met "Big Game James," and Drake Maye is giving back in New England. (Tar Heel Times Newsletter)

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