By ADAM ZAGORIA HOUSTON — Class of 2024 five-star guard Ian Jackson is taking online classes and will make a decision about potential reclassification later this year while also working to recruit fellow New York guard Boogie Fland to the Tar Heels. Reclassification is “something to consider, but right now my mindset is to stay” in 2024, the 6-foot-6 Jackson, who attends … [Read more...] about Class of 2024 North Carolina commit Ian Jackson weighing reclassification, recruiting Boogie Fland to Tar Heels
North Carolina transfer Tyler Nickel commits to Virginia Tech
By CHARLIE PARENT Former North Carolina guard Tyler Nickel has transferred to Virginia Tech, he announced Thursday. A former four-star recruit out of Virginia in the class of 2022, Nickel averaged 2.1 points per game last season for the Tar Heels. Tyler Nickel has committed to Virginia Tech @abg_tnick5 /// pic.twitter.com/LbeOeaGElV— Team Loaded AAU Basketball … [Read more...] about North Carolina transfer Tyler Nickel commits to Virginia Tech
UNC loses Love to transfer portal, adds former Brown guard Paxson Wojcik
By CHARLIE PARENT Former North Carolina star Caleb Love will enter the transfer portal, he announced Monday. The 6-foot-4 guard averaged a career-high 16.7 points per game last season for the Tar Heels and was paramount in North Carolina’s NCAA Tournament run back in 2022. Throughout his three-year career at UNC, Love averaged 14.6 points while starting 95 games. … [Read more...] about UNC loses Love to transfer portal, adds former Brown guard Paxson Wojcik
Duke’s Tyrese Proctor will return for second season:
By CHARLIE PARENT Tyrese Proctor will return to Duke for his sophomore campaign, he announced Monday. The 6-foot-5 guard, who shined in postseason play, was drawing some NBA Draft lottery projections but ultimately returns to Durham for at least one more year. “This is the best decision for my career, both present and future,” Proctor told ESPN. “Coach [Jon] Scheyer … [Read more...] about Duke’s Tyrese Proctor will return for second season:
Armando Bacot will return to UNC for fifth season as others transfer out
By CHARLIE PARENT North Carolina star and two-time All ACC first team nominee Armando Bacot will return to Chapel Hill for another season, he announced Wednesday. The big man was named to the AP All-America third-team after averaging 15.9 points and 10.4 rebounds per game this season. “I’m using my last year of eligibility.” Bacot told Stadium. “I felt it was the … [Read more...] about Armando Bacot will return to UNC for fifth season as others transfer out