UNC Basketball Recruiting
Complete coverage of North Carolina Tar Heels Basketball Recruiting.
DeMarcus Henry Signs With UNC Basketball
DeMarcus Henry signed his National Letter of Intent Thursday with UNC. The 5-star wing from Compass Prep in Phoenix is the No. 4-ranked player in the
2027 basketball recruiting class, making him the third highest-ranked player to sign with the Tar Heels since 2011 and eighth top-10 player to join UNC in those classes. Let's look back at the others. (
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Tar Heels appear to have the momentum with CJ Rosser
Five-star forward
CJ Rosser has had a long list of visits. There has been growing buzz he could end his recruitment sooner rather than later. If that's the case, the Tar Heels appear to have the momentum. If
Michael Malone gets Rosser, in addition to the already-committed
DeMarcus Henry, his
first full class in Chapel Hill could push for the No. 1 ranking. (
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Video: IC Podcast - UNC Basketball Signing Period Preview; Early Season Trends
This is a big week for UNC Basketball's recruiting efforts in the
Class of 2027, as the NCAA's early signing period begins Wednesday. As that rapidly approaches, recruiting dominoes are getting wobbly around the country, many with major implications for the Tar Heels' targets.
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Mon Nov 9, 2026
Jalen Davis adds another UNC visit
Just as
Jalen Davis' recruitment seemed to be nearing the finish line,
Michael Malone gets another chance to make his pitch. Davis, one of the top guards in the
2027 basketball recruiting class, is planning an additional unofficial visit to Chapel Hill. Davis previously visited UNC on Oct. 3 and has narrowed his recruitment to UNC, Gonzaga, UCLA, and Washington. (
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5-Star Guard Jalen Davis Includes UNC In Final Four List
The heat is on for
class of 2027 5-star guard
Jalen Davis. Ahead of his final official visit to Gonzaga this weekend, Davis has revealed his four finalists as his recruitment heads toward the finish.
Michael Malone and the UNC basketball program have heavily recruited Davis and positioned themselves for a legitimate push alongside Gonzaga, UCLA, and Washington. (
Keeping It Heel)
DeMarcus Henry Jumps To No. 1 In 2027 Basketball Recruit Rankings
Last week,
Michael Malone and the UNC Basketball staff got a big recruiting win when 5-star wing
DeMarcus Henry committed to the Tar Heels. But on Monday, there was even more good news. Rivals has updated its rankings for the
2027 recruiting class, and checking in at No. 1 is Henry. He jumped from top five to No. 1, a huge boost for the Tar Heels. (
AOL.com)
Video: IC Podcast - UNC Basketball Season Begins, Recruiting Wins
UNC Basketball hosts Western Carolina on Monday. Meanwhile,
Michael Malone landed his first elite high school recruit in
DeMarcus Henry, a monumental start to
UNC's 2027 recruiting class, and the Tar Heels are hosting more recruits this week. Inside Carolina's Sherrell McMillan, Sean Moran, and Joey Powell sort through it all.
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Mon Nov 2, 2026
Serbian Basketball Prodigy Matija Lukic To Visit UNC
Serbian basketball prodigy
Matija Lukic will visit seven American colleges in eight days from Nov. 1-8, per Jonathan Givony of Draft Express. The 17-year-old wing will visit Boston College, BYU, Duke, N.C. State, UNC (Thursday), UConn, and Utah. The 6-foot-9 Lukic went off for 38 points in last Sunday’s adidas NextGen EuroLeague pre-qualifying tournament final. (
Zag's Blog)
Podcast: UNC vs. Miami Football Preview, DeMarcus Henry Commitment, and More
The Ultimate Tar Heel Podcast Episode 27 previews Saturday's UNC vs. Miami football game and injury report,
DeMarcus Henry's commitment to Carolina Basketball, the latest Olympic sports news, and much more.
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Sat Oct 31, 2026
Video: IC Podcast - DeMarcus Henry Commits To North Carolina
Michael Malone's first commitment of the
2027 basketball recruiting class is 5-star
DeMarcus Henry. The 6-7 wing chose the Tar Heels over Arkansas, Kentucky, Louisville, and others. Inside Carolina's Sherrell McMillan, Sean Moran, and Joey Powell discuss the impact of Henry's commitment.
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Fri Oct 30, 2026