UNC Basketball Recruiting
Complete coverage of North Carolina Tar Heels Basketball Recruiting.
Four-star junior forward Cody Peck visits UNC
IMG Academy (Fla.) junior forward Cody Peck has long been on the 2026 UNC basketball recruiting radar, albeit without reporting an offer from
Hubert Davis and the Tar Heels thus far. Peck, who attended Carmel Christian School in Matthews, N.C., before transferring to IMG last year, recently debuted as a four-star prospect on the 247Sports 2026 Composite. (
Sports Illustrated)
Top 30 Sophomore LJ Smith Returns to UNC Basketball for Second 'Dream School' Tour
Less than two weeks ago, Northern Nash High School (N.C.) five-star forward CJ Rosser became the first class of 2027 UNC basketball offer recipient. Now, it wouldn't be a surprise if Lincolnton High School (N.C.) five-star guard LJ Smith soon becomes the second. The 6-foot-4, 180-pound Smith has been on
Hubert Davis & Co.'s recruiting radar for months. (
Sports Illustrated)
Basketball Recruit Visitor List Growing for Saturday's UNC vs. Duke Game
As Saturday night's rivalry tip-off between North Carolina and Duke approaches, the list of Tar Heel basketball recruit attendees continues to grow. Here's who has been confirmed and is expected to be in attendance at the Smith Center for the regular-season finale:
Caleb Wilson,
Derek Dixon, Isaiah Denis,
Cole Cloer, Cody Peck, Jordan Page, and LJ Smith. (
Inside Carolina)
UNC basketball commit Caleb Wilson helps high school team win State Championship
On Wednesday, March 5,
Caleb Wilson and his Holy Innocents teammates captured the GHSA Private Class State Championship, dominating North Cobb Christian by an 84-45 mark. Wilson was the game's star, exploding for a 33-point, 13-rebound double-double. Wilson also showcased his defensive hops and athleticism, rising up for two blocks. (
Tar Heels Wire)
UNC Basketball Signees Headline Early Recruit List for Carolina-Duke Game
The Tar Heels' final home game this season also will serve as a springboard for the 2025-26 season.
UNC's 2025 basketball recruiting class signees
Isaiah Denis and
Derek Dixon and commitment
Caleb Wilson will be in the Smith Center on Saturday against Duke. They'll be joined by LJ Smith, a 2027 combo guard from Lincolnton (N.C.) High School. (
Inside Carolina)
Rocky Mount 5-Star Forward CJ Rosser Receives UNC Basketball's First 2027 Offer
The second visit to the Smith Center for CJ Rosser proved to be fruitful. A standout at Rocky Mount (N.C.) Northern Nash, Rosser picked up an offer from Tar Heels following their win Saturday over Miami. Rosser becomes the first player from the sophomore class (2027) to earn an offer from UNC. Rosser visited Carolina for the first time on December 4. (
Inside Carolina)
Top 20 Junior Point Guard Taylen Kinney Lands UNC Basketball Offer
Overtime Elite (Ga.) junior floor general
Taylen Kinney has now reeled in a UNC basketball offer, North Carolina Tar Heels On SI confirmed on Friday night, adding to the 6-foot-2, 180-pound five-star prospect's notably long list of suitors at his relatively early juncture on the 2026 trail. Kinney ranks No. 17 overall on the 247Sports 2026 Composite. (
Sports Illustrated)
UNC basketball commit Caleb Wilson viewed as a way-too-early top 10 NBA Draft pick
Hubert Davis' fourth season as UNC basketball coach has been up and down (currently up with the Tar Heels' four-game win streak). But one of the bright spots this season happened off the court.
Class of 2025 5-star
Caleb Wilson committed to play for Carolina, his announcement being made on Inside the NBA alongside former Tar Heel,
Kenny Smith. (
Keeping It Heel)
Top UNC Basketball Pledge Caleb Wilson Has 31 Points, 13 Rebounds in Playoff Victory
UNC basketball recruiting prize and Holy Innocents Episcopal School (Ga.) five-star senior forward
Caleb Wilson posted 31 points, 13 rebounds, five assists, and two blocks to fuel an 88-62 home win over Landmark Christian School in Saturday's Georgia playoff action. The Holy Innocents Golden Bears improved to 24-4 overall. (
Sports Illustrated)
UNC Basketball commit Derek Dixon named WCAC Player of the Year
Playing in one of the toughest high school leagues in the country, UNC basketball commit
Derek Dixon has proven that he's the best among the field of talented student-athletes. On Friday, Dixon was named the WCAC Player of the Year. He was instrumental in Gonzaga College High School's impressive 24-4 record up through 2024-2025 regular season. (
Keeping It Heel)