UNC Basketball Recruiting

Complete coverage of North Carolina Tar Heels Basketball Recruiting.

5-star forward Caleb Wilson cuts list to three, sets commitment date

The nation's most speculated basketball recruiting battle is finally coming to an end. On Friday, Caleb Wilson announced that he has cut his list down to a final three and has set his commitment date. The No. 8 overall recruit in the country has cut his list down to Kentucky, North Carolina and Ohio State, and will announce his decision on Thursday, Jan. 23. (247 Sports)

UNC Basketball Coaches Watch 2026 5-Star Forward Toni Bryant

The UNC Basketball coaching staff hit the recruiting trail Monday to watch 5-star power forward Toni Bryant at his game for North Tampa (Fla.) Christian. Bryant is the No. 11 overall recruit in the 2026 basketball recruiting class, the No. 2-ranked power forward, and the No. 1 player in Florida. He finished with 18 points, 12 rebounds, and 7 blocks in the win. (Keeping It Heel)

Video: Locked On Tar Heels - Latest UNC Basketball Recruiting Offers, Best Lineups

Hubert Davis continues to offer talented 2026 basketball recruits, including Anthony Thompson and Deron Rippey Jr. Host Isaac Schade discusses the latest in UNC basketball recruiting and explores intriguing lineup combinations to bring a fresh, athletic edge to the court. (View Video)

Video: Coast To Coast Podcast - Two-Win Week for UNC Basketball; Recruiting Updates

UNC Basketball notched wins at home against SMU and on the road at NC State last week. Ian Jackson continued his torrid scoring pace, Seth Trimble returned to the lineup, and Jalen Washington's presence as a rim-protector became a major factor. The Inside Carolina crew also looks at the latest recruiting updates. (View Video)

UNC Basketball Battling Rivals for Top In-State Prep Cole Cloer

Caldwell Academy (N.C.) junior forward and longtime UNC basketball target Cole Cloer recently told League Ready that he's hearing from 12 schools the most often at what remains a relatively early stage in his recruitment. The Tar Heels are in that group, along with fellow Tobacco Road programs Duke and North Carolina State. (Sports Illustrated)

Video: Locked On Tar Heels - Momentum In Caleb Wilson's Recruitment? UNC vs. NC State Preview

Can UNC secure a top basketball recruit and maintain their winning streak? With Caleb Wilson's recruitment heating up, the Tar Heels are poised to make significant strides, maybe even taking Caleb Wilson away from Kentucky. Plus, a high-stakes preview of the Tar Heels' upcoming clash against NC State. (View Video)

Video: Coast To Coast Podcast - UNC Basketball Salvages Split Week, Recruiting Updates

Heroics from Elliot Cadeau helped UNC win at Notre Dame after the Tar Heels delivered a clunker at Louisville. Seth Trimble's absence and UNC's offensive struggles were themes from both games. The Inside Carolina crew also discusses Caleb Wilson and 2026 UNC Basketball recruiting updates. (View Video)

5-Star Wing Anthony Thompson Receives UNC Basketball Offer

Hubert Davis and UNC are identifying class of 2026 basketball recruiting targets, and their latest offer has been extended to the No. 1 recruit in Ohio. Five-star wing Anthony Thompson announced Sunday that he received an offer from the Tar Heels. The 6-foot-7 forward is currently ranked by 247Sports as the No. 9 player in the 2026 recruiting class. (Keeping It Heel)

UNC Offers 5-Star Point Guard Deron Rippey Jr.

Five-star guard Deron Rippey Jr. received a scholarship offer from UNC basketball coach Hubert Davis on Monday. Hailing from Blair Academy in New Jersey, the 6-foot-2 point guard is the No. 21 ranked player and No. 5 ranked point guard in 2026 recruiting class and becomes the seventh player on UNC's 2026 basketball recruiting board to receive an offer. (USA Today)

Five-star Deron Rippey Jr. goes off at Jordan Holiday Classic, updates recruitment

Deron Rippey Jr., a five-star point guard in the class of 2026 (who received a UNC offer on Monday), made his case for the nation’s top point guard at the Jordan Holiday Classic, dropping 27.5 points, 5 rebounds, and 4.5 assists in two wins for Blair Academy. "He was really good," one NBA scout said. "He’s a much better outside shooter than advertised." (Zag's Blog)

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