Topic Stats: 57 Posts, 4,644 Views, , , 0 experts posted, . At No. McNeil ranks as the No. 6-8 / Combo guard Simeon Wilcher and forward Zayden High, a pair of top-50 signees, also are set to join the Tar Heels as part of the 2023 recruiting class. Topic Stats: 18 Posts, 3,595 Views, , , 0 experts posted, . Sign up for the Tar Heels Wire newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning. Following the season, Roy Williams announced he would retire after 18 years as head coach of North Carolina. 20 in the new rankings that were released. Follow us@TarHeelsWireon Twitter and like our page onFacebookto follow ongoing coverage of North Carolina Tar Heels news, notes and opinions. The forward out of South Carolina shot up the rankings in the latest update to take the top spot, giving Hubert Davis and his program the No. Staff writer Rodd Baxley can be reached at [email protected] or @RoddBaxley on Twitter. You can also see why hes got room to climb higher between now and his graduation date in the spring of 2024. And get to know Georgia Tech safety transfer Derrik Allen who joins his brother Marcus in UNC's secondary. 9. Topic Stats: 5 Posts, 1,088 Views, , , 1, . Per his Instagram, UNC c/o 2023 basketball target Matas Buzelis will announce his decision at midnight ET as Thursday changes to Friday. BK Recruiting Hottest risers in the updated 247Sports rankings for the class of 2024 Eric Bossi College Basketball UNC Commitment Drake Powell Leaps Up Latest Rankings Ben Sherman BK. Thats yet to be determined. You're probably wondering: why North Carolina? Brown wrote in a commitment column published by Inside Carolina. [10] On April 12, 2021, Kessler announced that he would transfer to Auburn for the 2021-22 season. 12 overall prospect in the 2024 class in the 247Sports rankings. Daily news coverage of the nation's top college basketball recruits and teams. There has been a critical error on this website. [12] On June 21, 2021 Bacot formally withdrew from the NBA draft process, signaling his return to UNC for his junior season in a tweet. Topic Stats: 0 Posts, 25 Views, , , 0 experts posted, . Topic Stats: 766 Posts, 136,072 Views, 10 upvotes, , 0 experts posted, . 1 in 247Sports rankings Zack Pearson May 26, 2022 12:24 pm ET The UNC Basketball program now has the No. 1-ranked player in the class of 2023. . Today at 19:04. Wilcher committed to UNC last Fall and has improved during his junior season, giving the Tar Heels a top 25 recruit. Topic Stats: 257 Posts, 21,302 Views, 13 upvotes, , 0 experts posted, . UNC Basketball star Armando Bacot has been named a Wooden Award finalist as the regular season winds down. Washington is ranked No. Topic Stats: 0 Posts, 209 Views, , , 1, . Home of UNC basketball coverage and basketball recruiting! Topic Stats: 40 Posts, 4,970 Views, , , 0 experts posted, . The 6-foot-4, 185-pound guard is now a four-star recruit that is ranked No. How did Hubert Davis assemble UNC's basketball No. Topic Stats: 22 Posts, 3,064 Views, , , 0 experts posted, . The rangy center is averaging 10.7 points and 8.1 rebounds through 21 games at St. Rita High School. They finished the season 2910 overall and 155 in ACC play to finish in a tie for second place. ESPN grades are on a 100-point scale. Bacot does not seem as happy with his teammates this year as he has in the past. Topic Stats: 74 Posts, 6,391 Views, , , 0 experts posted, . a member of North Carolina's 2022 recruiting class, enrolled a semester early due to the Tar Heels having an extra scholarship available . 1 player from New York, committed to the Tar Heels over a slew of other interested schools that included Kentucky, LSU, Arkansas and Oregon.. Jackson is a 6-foot-4 shooting guard who becomes the highest-rated player to commit in the 2024 cycle and the . CG. The only state with more ranked players is California, which has 13. This is certainly good news for UNC and their 2024 class to get off to a good start with this commitment. 4 player in the state of New Jersey. Recruitment: Five-star. 235. [9] Inside Carolina reported that Kessler's decision was a "basketball decision only". He is listed as the No. Join the conversation today. Davis was in attendance for 2024 commit Drake Powell's playoff game on Tuesday . If UNC does indeed lose out on the recruit, it will allow them to focus on other 2023 recruiting targets. The recruit put a countdown that ends at 12:01 a.m. on Friday AM. Topic Stats: 183 Posts, 9,245 Views, 6 upvotes, , 0 experts posted, . North Carolina received an at-large bid to the NCAA tournament as a No. HISTORY:UNC basketballs Armando Bacot passes Tyler Hansbrough for Tar Heels rebounding record. Topic Stats: 4 Posts, 772 Views, , , 0 experts posted, . According to the 247Sports composite, he ranks as the No. 28 in the update. 14 overall recruit in North Carolina for the Class of 2024, according to the 247Sports Composite rankings. Topic Stats: 43 Posts, 7,714 Views, 4 upvotes, , 0 experts posted, . 6-5 / UNC Basketball star Armando Bacot has been named a Wooden Award finalist as the regular season winds down. 16 center, and the No. He would be UNCs highest-ranked prospect since Harrison Barnes in the 2010 class, according to 247Sports. Let us know your thoughts, comment on this story below. 29 7 4. C. Tyler Nickel East Rockingham (Elkton, VA) 6-8 / 210. Travis Branham of 247Sports logged his Crystal Ball prediction for Buzelis skipping college and going pro recently, and with his decision coming so quick it makes a lot of sense. Jackson. Ive always liked them.. Top-five nationally as a center, according to 247Sports, the Chicago native is heralded as a player comfortable with using either hand while patrolling the post. Read more: UNC basketball has offered 1 2024 recruit. He had 22 points, seven rebounds and five assists in the State Title game. He's rated a four-star prospect and No. Watch: UNC vs Duke College GameDay Sights and Sounds, North Carolina vs. Duke: Blue Devils alum Jay Williams 'scared' of UNC, says Tar Heels can win national title, UNC Basketball: Bacot and Kelly earn new NIL deal, UNC Commitment Drake Powell Leaps Up Latest Rankings, UNC vs. Duke: Jay Bilas, Eric Montross agree rivalry will grow under Hubert Davis and Jon Scheyer, Leaky Black left off semifinalist list for Naismith National Def, How many more wins are needed to be in tournament. Learn more about troubleshooting WordPress. Five-star New Jersey combo guard Simeon Wilcher is the teams sole junior pledge to date, as the No. [6] The next day, Davis was formally introduced at an introductory press conference. They still have several offers out for recruits in the 2024 class and we have to imagine they end up with at least two more commitments. Topic Stats: 155 Posts, 13,481 Views, , , 0 experts posted, . 24 Michigan in the ACC-Big Ten Challenge on Wednesday: North Carolina was a dream school for me growing up. 7 combo guard, and the No. 20 overall whereas he was at No. 200, SG / 242, / [13], Redshirt junior Sterling Manley, walk-on senior Walker Miller, and senior forward Garrison Brooks all announced intentions to graduate and transfer. Johnsons off to a fast start this season for Norcross his team is 5-1, and he put up 27 points while shooting 6-9 on 3-pointers and adding eight assists and four steals in a Saturday win and told ZAGSBLOG afterward he hasnt settled on a final college choice (or a final date to reveal that choice). On April 10, 2021, Virginia transfer Justin McKoy chose the Tar Heels. Read more: How did Hubert Davis assemble UNC's basketball No. His addition was made official on July 9, when the school issued a press release indicating his signing and arrival in Chapel Hill.[22]. Choosing between: FSU Kentucky North Carolina Wake Forest G League Ignite, Most believe he will choose the G League option, Isaac Schade (@isaacschade) June 22, 2022. Four-star shooting guard Paul McNeil became the first member of NC State's 2024 basketball recruiting class Sunday. On3, 247Sports and Rivals have the Tar Heels at the top of the list for. Will this get Duke revenge for last YR? Topic Stats: 26 Posts, 2,550 Views, , , 0 experts posted, . We have the betting odds for the UNC Basketball program's matchup with Duke Blue Devils on Saturday. Latest Will Shaver News More 2022 Basketball Recruits Pete Nance | Tyler Nickel | Jalen Washington | Seth Trimble Will Shaver Video Highlights North Carolina basketball has the No. Topic Stats: 0 Posts, 899 Views, , , 0 experts posted, . Topic Stats: 66 Posts, 5,290 Views, , , 0 experts posted, . Topic Stats: 29 Posts, 3,975 Views, , , 1, . He scored 36 points, grabbed five rebounds, dished out four assists and nabbed four steals in the title game to snag tournament MVP honors. . Signed. Blake Hebert, QB Thankfully we now. The good news for Wilcher is that there is plenty of time to improve his game between now and the final rankings. And it feels like Wilcher is someone who can use this as motivation. UNC basketballs Armando Bacot passes Tyler Hansbrough for Tar Heels rebounding record, Elliot Cadeau, No. Out of the 150 ranked players, 12 are from the state of North Carolina. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Topic Stats: 568 Posts, 9,269 Views, , , 9, , Pinned, Topic Stats: 12 Posts, 2,866 Views, , , 1, , Pinned, Topic Stats: 0 Posts, 25,256 Views, , , 1, , Locked Pinned. 28 overall, the No. Topic Stats: 67 Posts, 4,959 Views, , , 0 experts posted, , Topic Stats: 26 Posts, 99,647 Views, , , 1, , Locked. 1 recruiting class in the 2024 rankings, according to several sites. It's honestly not that complicated at UNC everything was bigger than basketball.. Known as an elite passer, Cadeaus ability perfectly aligns with the type of floor leader UNCs best teams have had at the position. The Roselle Catholic (NJ) point guard averaged 16.3 points, 5.3 rebounds and 5.3 assists per game as a junior. 6 seed in the ACC tournament, they defeated Notre Dame and Virginia Tech, before losing to Florida State in the semifinals. He tells me how he really likes my game and will come out to watch me more. 8 to No. UNC Basketball Recruiting: Latest G.G. 76 overall player in the class of 2023, and hes steadily climbed to the No. 250, PF / 3 combo guard in the class. 142 21 2. Let us know your thoughts, comment on this story below. 14 overall recruit verbally committed to the Tar Heels during their preseason Late Night scrimmage event last month. - Buy Tar Heels Tickets 247Sports has. In a recent recruiting Q&A, 247Sports' Eric Bossi discussed the chances of a Whitmore commitment to the Tar Heels, and who their toughest competition for the standout wing from Severn, Maryland. 195, SG / With Buzelis set to make his decision, he will choose between UNC, Kentucky, Florida State, Wake Forest and the G-League. Johnson averaged a solid 11.3 points, 4.6 rebounds, 3.2 assists and 2.3 steals per game for Norcross as a sophomore, but his recruitment truly took off this summer on the Adidas 3SSB circuit for Game Elite. Topic Stats: 2 Posts, 154 Views, , , 0 experts posted, . UNC-Florida State: Hubert Davis Postgame College Basketball Nia Satterfield Brown Feb 27, 10:39 PM College Basketball Top Targets 0.9569 2024 Recruiting Rankings 1 Georgia 224.83 2 Notre. Armando Bacot Discusses Potential Return to UNC, Previews Rivalry Matchup with Duke. 0.9249. Let us know your thoughts, comment on this story below. 2 in the composite rankings behind only DJ Wagner. InsideCarolina.com - North Carolina Tar Heels Football Recruiting Stay up to date with all the North Carolina Tar Heels sports news, recruiting, transfers, and more at 247Sports.com. College GameDay expert Jay Bilas weighs in on the UNC Basketball vs. Duke X-factors. North Carolina commitment Drake Powell is one of the biggest risers in the 247Sports rankings update for the Class of 2024 released on Thursday. The website updated their rankings for the 2023 class and sitting at the top is UNC commit G.G. The top-50 wing became UNCs first commitment in the 2024 class when he picked the Tar Heels in early September. Matt Hackman has crunched the numbers and identified all of the possibilities and probabilities for where every Big Ten team will land in the Big Ten Tournament. With Jackson and Wilcher on board, the focus now shifts to recruiting Matas Buzelis, another five-star prospect in the class. [14][15][16] Brooks transferred to Mississippi State on April 15. A rising UNC basketball recruiting target could end up being the No. 265, SF / 3 seed or as low as the No. Though hes gotten better off the dribble and as a jump shooter, gains there could really move him up the list. Like Jackson, Jimmy Black the captain of UNCs 1982 national championship team played at Cardinal Hayes. 1 recruiting class in the 2024 rankings, according to several sites. The 6-foot-9, 210-pound Jackson committed to North Carolina over Duke and South Carolina while landing a total of 16 offers. 0.9892. Cadeau committed to the Tar Heels in late December. College Basketball and Recruiting News Stay up to date with all the college basketball recruiting news and more at 247Sports.com Teams CBS Sports CBS SPORTS HQ SportsLine MaxPreps Follow. We feature complete inside coverage of North Carolina Tar Heels football, basketball, and recruiting. Topic Stats: 45 Posts, 3,488 Views, 5 upvotes, , 0 experts posted, . Topic Stats: 32 Posts, 2,956 Views, , , 0 experts posted, . In the summer of 2022, Cadeau helped Sweden win gold at the FIBA U18 European Championship in Division B. As of now, UNC has Simeon Wilcher and G.G. [20][21] On July 8, 2021, the Tar Heels picked up another transfer when former Marquette forward Dawson Garcia, a Big East All-Freshman team selection for the 20202021 season, committed to the Tar Heels. 240, C / The Tar Heels finished the 202021 season 1811, 106 in ACC play to finish in a tie for fifth place. Here's how, His body still has yet to fully mature, but he has the early intangibles and skill set that makes it hard for high coaches not to bank on, 247Sports Brandon Jenkins wrote in a scouting report after watching Johnson play in July. The prediction is one of a few positives favoring Texas in their recruitment of the elite back. Tyler Nickel Video | Scouts Report 230, C / Tar Heels. Guard Simeon Wilcher is the lone UNC basketball commit for the 2023 recruiting class as Hubert Davis and his staff are hoping to land a big class for the future. UNC took the lead in the recruitment last Fall and despite strong pushes by the Blue Devils and Gamecocks, Jackson picked the Tar Heels in the end. Topic Stats: 19 Posts, 4,607 Views, 5 upvotes, , 0 experts posted, . UNC Basketball star Armando Bacot has been named a Wooden Award finalist as the regular season winds down. 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After graduation, guard Andrew Platek eventually put his name into the transfer portal, and enrolled at Siena College in his home state of New York. 7th in ACC. UNC commit Drake Powell among highest riser in 247Sports rankings Share this article Zack Pearson September 14, 2022 2:59 pm ET Drake Powell last week. 72-51 home dismantling of No. He did, however, jump to No. 20 in the new rankings, Jackson and Wicher have said they are attempting to recruit him to UNC, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. 19-ranked recruit in the nation -- and a 5-star prospect -- having climbed 37 spots. [2] ESPN's Seth Greenberg suspected the changing culture of college basketball and "constantly re-recruiting your players, as opposed to mentoring them" played a part in Williams' decision. We have the betting odds for the UNC Basketball program's matchup with Duke Blue Devils on Saturday. TOP POINT GUARD:Elliot Cadeau, No. 1 2 3 398 Next Filters Sticky threads Cookie Surprise Met Tar Heels When They Got To Tallahassee andrew jones Yesterday at 1:18 AM Replies 5 Views 215 16 minutes ago pooponduke P UNC Pledge Ian Jackson Discusses Multiple Hoops Topics andrew jones Today at 12:19 AM Replies 8 Views 183 On Wednesday, Buzelis posted to his Instagram account that he is set to announce his decision very early Friday morning. Basketball Recruiting Basketball Recruits Football Recruiting Football Recruits Women's Recruiting Baseball Recruiting Basketball Schedule at a Glance Last Game: Next Game: UNC vs. Florida State Mon, Feb 27 7:00 ET, Tallahassee, Fla. ESPN Tickets UNC Basketball Schedule Radio Affiliates ACC Basketball Standings Subscribe Tar Heel Store There, his size and feel for the game drew a rash of Power Five interest and scholarship offers and made him a fast riser on recruiting sites. College Basketball Recruiting USC Lands Isaiah Collier 2023's No. The UNC basketball recruiting Class of 2023 now has the top-rated player in the class, according to the updated 247Sports rankings. Here's how, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. College GameDay expert Jay Bilas weighs in on the UNC Basketball vs. Duke X-factors. On3, 247Sports and Rivals have the Tar Heels at the top of the list for second-year coach Hubert Davis. 240, PG / 6-11 / 6-9 / And now a week later, Powell is seeing his stock on the rise. However, it appears as if the G-League is trending for his destination. Drake Powell has climbed 37 . NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - APRIL 01: Head coach Hubert Davis of the North Carolina Tar Heels looks on during practice before the 2022 Men's Basketball Tournament Final Four at Caesars Superdome on . Hubert Davis watches UNC Basketball commit on Tuesday. If UNC does. There has been a critical error on this website. 6-3 / C. Transfers (3) Pos Prediction Eligible Transfer. 190, SF / The team was coached by Hubert Davis, in his first season as UNC's head coach after the retirement of longtime coach Roy Williams. A 6-foot-9 forward, James Brown committed on Jan. 2. 247 Sports Travis Branham Mar 3, . As the North Carolina Tar Heels prepare for the regular-season finale against Duke on Saturday, head coach Hubert Davis took some time to visit a commit this week. The race for prized five-star recruit Matas Buzelis is coming to an end sooner than we thought it would. Johnson debuted in the 247Sports composite rankings as the No. Three days later, freshman center Walker Kessler announced he was entering the NCAA's transfer portal. Jackson intel favors North Carolina Apr 1, 2022; New Orleans, LA, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels head coach Hubert Davis during the Final Four. The 6-foot-6 junior from Rockingham (N.C.) Richmond Senior chose the Wolfpack over Clemson, Indiana, Tennessee, Illinois, Alabama, Miami, LSU, and others. 247Sports: ESPN: . Chapel Fowler is a recruiting reporter for The Fayetteville Observer and the USA TODAY Network. Follow us@TarHeelsWireon Twitter and like our page onFacebookto follow ongoing coverage of North Carolina Tar Heels news, notes and opinions. UNC Basketball commit G.G. The 6-foot-1 New Jersey native is the top-ranked lead guard in the class, according to 247Sports. Topic Stats: 2 Posts, 16,275 Views, , , 1, . Hubert Davis and the coaching staff have now turned their attention to Jarin Stevenson. Five-star guard Ian Jackson, the No. The 6-foot-6 future Tar Heel at Pittsboro (N.C.) Northwood is now the No. 2 overall player in the class and No. The UNC basketball program has one recruit committed in the 2024 recruiting class after landing a commitment from Drake Powell last week. UNCs 2024 class includes a pair of five-star recruits and two four-star commits. 8 overall recruiting class? Among the highest risers in the class rankings is the UNC commit as Powell climbed 20 spots from No. 247Sports released its updated national basketball recruiting rankings for players in the class of 2024. 21 in the 247 Sports composite. An electric guard, Jackson told 247Sports Coach (Hubert) Davis is hoping I can come in and find a spot similar to Caleb Love.. On March 24, 2021, freshman forward/center Day'Ron Sharpe declared for the 2021 NBA draft. 6-10 / Will Shaver - UNC Basketball Recruiting Profile - Tar Heel Times Will Shaver Basketball Recruiting Profile Will Shaver is a class of 2022 3-star center from Birmingham, AL committed to North Carolina. It has been a wild couple of months for UNC basketball, which led to us putting our recruiting news on the back burner for a bit. 6-6 / UNC Recruiting UNC Basketball: Seth Trimble and Will Shaver shoot up the 247Sports rankings Looks like recruiting is finally getting back to normal, and with that comes new rankings. Cole Anthony and RJ Davis are among the recent New York guards to choose UNC. 2 in the Class of 2024 by 247Sports. Topic Stats: 17 Posts, 5,036 Views, , , 0 experts posted, . He also earned a fourth star for his ranking as well. Topic Stats: 25 Posts, 2,861 Views, , , 0 experts posted, . North Carolina basketball has the No. Jackson committed for their class as both are five-star recruits. Will Shaver Oak Mountain (Birmingham, AL) 6-9 / 245. Learn more about troubleshooting WordPress. Those four players made up the ninth-best 2022 recruiting in the country, per 247Sports composite rankings, and UNC is already off to a fast start in 2023 with a verbal commitment from. They earned an at-large bid to the NCAA tournament and were the eighth seed in the East Region. https://tarheelswire.usatoday.com/2022/06/22/unc-basketball-recruiting-matas-buzelis-announcing-decision/, Travis Branham of 247Sports logged his Crystal Ball. Topic Stats: 84 Posts, 3,923 Views, 7 upvotes, , 0 experts posted, . 1 player in the class, Simeon Wilcher slid two spots to No. Any guess at what the line for Saturday will be? 6-11 / Please check your email for a confirmation. Sign up for the Tar Heels Wire newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning. By. That seems like a lot. 19-11. Jalen Washington West Side (Gary, IN) 6-9 / 210. The Virginia Tech win would end up as Williams' 903rd and last win as a coach. Jackson moved up seven spots from No. 6-6 / Follow us@TarHeelsWireon Twitter and like our page onFacebookto follow ongoing coverage of North Carolina Tar Heels news, notes and opinions. Reach him by email [email protected] on Twitter at@chapelfowler. UNC basketball has offered 1 2024 recruit. In the latest UNC basketball recruiting news, one of the Tar Heels Class of 2024 commits is among one of the biggest risers in the latest 247Sports updated rankings. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Johnson is one of eight players in class of 2023 to receive an offer from Davis UNC staff. 205, SG / 240, PG / 2022 season schedule, scores, stats, and highlights. 2022-23 CHASING THE CHAMPIONSHIP TIDBITS UNC-Clemson: WBB Earns First Win in ACC Play, News & Notes from Hubert Davis Ahead of Dukes Visit to UNC. 1 in the 247Sports rankings but still sits at No. after 247 updates their rankings: Rivals has him ranked as the 31st best player in the country after a June update . https://tarheelswire.usatoday.com/2022/09/14/unc-commit-drake-powell-among-highest-riser-in-247sports-rankings/, Eric Bossi had to say about Powell and his climb. Topic Stats: 48 Posts, 7,307 Views, , , 0 experts posted, , Locked Topic - No more replies can be posted, Top 10 Reasons to Subscribe to Inside Carolina. A lengthy, bouncy, near 6-foot-6 wing, Powell is a sleek transition athlete who loves to punctuate finishes with dunks in any situation. Sign up for the Tar Heels Wire newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning. 5-11 / Wilcher had been dealing with an ankle injury he suffered the first night of the first live evaluation period in April and missed some time following, so a slight drop in the ranking isnt a total surprise, especially since its just two spots. Im looking to make my decision coming up very soon, Johnson told Jacob Polacheck of ZAGSBLOG after a Norcross High School game last week. 4 player and 5-star guard is Trojans' highest-ranked recruit ever via Bleacher Report @ @ Jeff Borzello @jeffborzello College. 2005-2023 CBS INTERACTIVE ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. ( View Video) Thu Feb 9, 2023 Powells motor matches his athleticism, evidenced by his steady improvement in all facets of the game over his first three seasons at Northwood. 0.9791. [5] On April 5, 2021, UNC hired former player and assistant coach Hubert Davis as the next head coach. On February 27, 2021, head coach Roy Williams won his 900th career game in a win over Florida State, becoming the 5th and fastest Division 1 men's head coach to reach the milestone. 6-7 / Zack Pearson. As the third seed in the ACC tournament, they defeated sixth seed Virginia in the Quarterfinals before losing to seventh seed and eventual champions Virginia Tech in the Semifinals. Let us know your thoughts, comment on this story below. He is also rated as the top overall. Krzyzewski finished his coaching career with 1,202 wins between West Point and Duke the most in college basketball history including 1,129 victories at Duke, where he guided the Blue . High Choice (5) Pos Ht / Wt Rating Status. 18 before. The lifelong UNC fan pledged his commitment on Thursday, getting Hubert Davis and his staff on the board for the class. More. On April 1, 2021, Roy Williams announced his retirement. While GG Jackson rose up to the No. On Monday morning we learned Wiltfong had placed a prediction for Jerrick Gibson in favor of the Longhorns. The recruiting service also ranks the Alabaman as a three-star . Quick Links UNC Basketball | Recruiting | Recruit Rankings | National Recruiting Basketball Recruiting Classes 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 There are not many guards in the class that possessJohnsons level of upside ashe has a bright future as a lead guard at the high major level if he continues to develop.. Hubert Davis and the North Carolina Tar Heels are pushing hard for a commitment from . Basketball Four-star 2022 prospect Tyler Nickel announced the five schools he will be focused on for the rest of his recruiting process, and he will take official visits to each school starting. Williams later said it was because of the team's 101 home record. https://tarheelswire.usatoday.com/2022/05/26/unc-basketball-recruiting-gg-jackson-number-one-player/, Simeon Wilcher is No. Johnson debuted in the 247Sports composite rankings as the No. The 6-foot-5 wing is averaging 18.3 points, 7.1 rebounds, 3.9 assists, 1.4 blocks and 1.2 steals through 18 games this season. 76 overall to No. 42 overall basketball recruit in the country. Ouch. Zayden High Compass Prep (Chandler, AZ) 6-9 / 225. Topic Stats: 10 Posts, 1,365 Views, , , 1, . Join the conversation today. 9 in the 2022 team rankings by 247Sports as he joined four-star point guard Seth Trimble and three-star center Will Shaver in the class. Here are 3 players who could be next in line, #BlueDevils @DT_Invitational #NAWF | @NorcrossHoops | @SLAMonline pic.twitter.com/Y6u2nSB9W8, At the time, Johnson had unofficially visited 10 of his 12 finalists and told 247Sports Dushawn London that visits to Houston and UNC were in the works. Williams stated that he didn't feel like he was the "right man for the job anymore". The 2021-22 North Carolina Tar Heels men's basketball team represented the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill during the 2021-22 NCAA Division I men's basketball season. Get the latest news and information for the North Carolina Tar Heels. 6-9 / Sign up for the Tar Heels Wire newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning. Recently, 247 Sports has conducted its final rankings. Following UNC's loss to Wisconsin in the 2021 NCAA tournament, Sports Illustrated's Quierra Luck reported, "Carolina will have some transfers; a considerably high number for UNC" and Inside Carolina's Sherrell McMillan reported the offseason would be "ominous".[7][8]. GG Jackson a 6-foot-9 forward from Columbia, S.C. is expected to make his college decision soon, and UNC landed three Crystal Ball picks Sunday, with one coming from top 247Sports analyst.