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UNC basketball recruiting efforts

Overview

The University of North Carolina basketball program has initiated an aggressive recruiting campaign for elite prospects. In July 2026, coach Michael Malone extended scholarship offers to six of the top seven recruits in the 2027 class, including five-star center Lewis Uvwo and guard NaVorro Bowman Jr.

By August 2026, the program expanded its efforts to include five-star wing Jordan Page, a Raleigh native and FIBA gold medalist. Additionally, the Tar Heels began pursuing 2028 prospect Dylan Betts, a 7'3" center scheduled for an unofficial visit to Chapel Hill in late September.

Entities

IMG Academy · Dylan Betts · Jordan Page · University of North Carolina · Michael Malone

Timeline

10 days ago

[SPORTS] 2 sources
UNC basketball pursues top recruits Jordan Page and Dylan Betts
UNC basketball is recruiting high-level talent, offering a scholarship to 2027 five-star wing Jordan Page and scheduling a visit with 2028 center prospect Dylan Betts.
27 days ago

[SPORTS] 2 sources
UNC coach Michael Malone offers scholarships to six of the top seven 2027 basketball recruits
UNC basketball coach Michael Malone offered scholarships to six of the top seven 2027 recruits, highlighted by a deal with five‑star center Lewis Uvwo and guard NaVorro Bowman Jr., sparking a recruiting battle.

Sources

si.com · tarheeltribune.com