UNC Basketball Recruiting

Complete coverage of North Carolina Tar Heels Basketball Recruiting.

Tracking Carolina Basketball's Newest Offers

A standout at Studio City (Calif.) Harvard-Westlake, Nik Khamenia is a 6-foot-8 forward who started hearing from UNC in January. He holds offers from Gonzaga, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Nebraska, Oklahoma, St. John's, Stanford, UCLA, and UNLV. A 6-3 guard from Washington, D.C., Derek Dixon plays with Team Takeover on Nike's EYBL circuit. (Inside Carolina)

Video: Locked On Tar Heels - NBA Combine is over. When will decisions happen?

The NBA Draft Combine ended Sunday. Players wishing to maintain collegiate eligibility have until May 29 at 11:59 pm ET to withdraw in order to be able to play in college next season. Among current UNC transfer targets Ven-Allen Lubin, Coleman Hawkins, and Ugonna Onyenso, host Isaac Schade believes Hawkins would be the best fit. (View Video)

Five-star guard Jasper Johnson discusses re-opened recruitment

Class of 2025 5-star guard Jasper Johnson has reopened his recruitment and updated where things stand at the Nike EYBL event in Indianapolis. UNC's Hubert Davis and Bruce Pearl of Auburn have not been forgotten as other schools see staff changes. "Coach Pearl and Coach Davis, they’ve been talking to me and my parents, building a relationship." (Zag's Blog)

UNC Basketball Coaches Check Out Durham's Jackson Keith In Indiana

Although Southern Durham High School 4-star wing Jackson Keith hasn't received a UNC basketball offer, he's visited the Tar Heels a few times and the Tar Heel coaching staff has occasionally made the short trip to check in on him. On Saturday in Indiana, Keith scored 20 points for team CP3 (NC) in front of Hubert Davis, Jeff Lebo, and Brad Frederick. (Sports Illustrated)

Hubert Davis, Sean May Watch Class of 2025 5-Star Forward Nate Ament

The first day of the live recruiting period began Friday, as UNC Basketball coaches wasted no time watching some of their top recruiting targets. One of the players that Hubert Davis and Sean May made sure to watch was Class of 2025 5-star power forward Nate Ament, who put on an impressive show at the Adidas 3Stripes Select Basketball event in Texas. (Keeping It Heel)

UNC Watches 5-Star Basketball Recruits At Nike EYBL Event In Indianapolis

North Carolina assistant basketball coach Brad Frederick was one of several coaches in attendance at the Nike EYBL event in Indianapolis to watch three recruits on Friday. Frederick was keeping tabs on Class of 2025 5-star forward Caleb Wilson, as well as 5-star twins Cameron and Cayden Boozer, playing for Nightrydas as they take on Team Final. (USA Today)

Video: Locked On Tar Heels - Is Ugonna Onyenso who UNC Basketball needs?

The Tar Heels are one of the final few teams in the running for Kentucky transfer big man Ugonna Onyenso. Does Onyenso fill a need? If you could only take one of Onyenso, Coleman Hawkins, or Ven-Allen Lubin, who would it be? Is it time start thinking of a more expanded role for Jalen Washington on next season's roster? (View Video)

Chansky’s Notebook: "Carolina can’t afford Coleman Hawkins, period"

Carolina can’t afford Coleman Hawkins, period. Unless Harrison Ingram pulls a surprise before the May 29 NBA draft deadline and returns to UNC, the Tar Heels may still be without the additional inside presence they need. Hawkins is leaving a return to college open but is apparently looking for the same kind of guarantee a first-round NBA contract provides. (Chapelboro.com)

Kentucky transfer Ugonna Onyenso focused on Pro Day, but UNC remains in mix

Kentucky’s Ugonna Onyenso is focused on his upcoming Pro Day on Thursday in Chicago, but half a dozen college teams remain in the mix as he has not yet signed with an agent. Onyenso is in the transfer portal and six schools are in the mix for the 7-footer from Nigeria — Oklahoma, North Carolina, Louisville, Mississippi State, Alabama, and Georgetown. (Zag's Blog)

UNC Transfer Target Coleman Hawkins Addresses Pro Goals, Possible College Return At NBA Combine

Former Illinois forward and UNC transfer portal target Coleman Hawkins has his sights on the NBA, though he's leaving the door open for a college basketball return, with two weeks to make a decision. Hawkins declared for the NBA Draft on April 23 and entered the transfer portal a week later. He is taking part in the NBA Draft Combine in Chicago this week. (Inside Carolina)

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