Cameron Fens transfers to North Carolina from South Dakota
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 8, 2026, 2:43 PM
Last updated Aug 8, 2026
Cameron Fens, a 7-foot center formerly of South Dakota, has committed to North Carolina. His representative, Craig Owens, confirmed the move following Fens' successful lawsuit against the NCAA, which resulted in a fifth season of eligibility. Fens averaged 14.4 points and 8.7 rebounds per game last season, earning All-Summit League honors. He becomes the sixth transfer addition for North Carolina's new head coach, Michael Malone, joining several other new recruits including Matt Able and Terrence Brown. This commitment comes as North Carolina continues to build its roster ahead of the upcoming season, following a challenging previous year.
- •Fens averaged 14.4 points and 8.7 rebounds last season
- •He was named First Team All-Summit League
- •North Carolina adds Fens as sixth transfer portal addition
- •Fens gained fifth season eligibility via lawsuit
- •New head coach Michael Malone targets roster improvements
- 2:43 PMYahoo Sports — North Carolina adds 7-foot center from Summit League to 2026-27 roster
- 12:23 AMYahoo Sports — UNC Basketball Adds Much-Needed Frontcourt Muscle With Cameron Fens Commitment
- 4:58 PMYahoo Sports — 7-foot transfer center Cameron Fens commits to North Carolina
"South Dakota transfer center Cameron Fens has committed to North Carolina, his rep Craig Owens of Ecos Group told On3. The 7-foot senior big man averaged 14.4 points, 8.7 rebounds, and 1.5 blocks per game this past season, earning First Team All-Summit League and Summit League All-Defensive Team honors. Fens was recently granted a fifth season […]
"North Carolina added another major piece to its 2026-27 roster Friday as South Dakota transfer Cameron Fens committed to the Tar Heels, giving Michael Malone a proven rebounder, rim protector and physical presence inside.
"North Carolina basketball added 7-foot center Cameron Fens to its roster for the upcoming 2026-27 season out of the transfer portal.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 8, 2026, 2:43 PMNorth Carolina adds 7-foot center from Summit League to 2026-27 roster
North Carolina basketball added 7-foot center Cameron Fens to its roster for the upcoming 2026-27 season out of the transfer portal.
- Yahoo SportsAug 8, 2026, 12:23 AMUNC Basketball Adds Much-Needed Frontcourt Muscle With Cameron Fens Commitment
North Carolina added another major piece to its 2026-27 roster Friday as South Dakota transfer Cameron Fens committed to the Tar Heels, giving Michael Malone a proven rebounder, rim protector and physical presence inside.
- Yahoo SportsAug 7, 2026, 4:58 PM7-foot transfer center Cameron Fens commits to North Carolina
South Dakota transfer center Cameron Fens has committed to North Carolina, his rep Craig Owens of Ecos Group told On3. The 7-foot senior big man averaged 14.4 points, 8.7 rebounds, and 1.5 blocks per game this past season, earning First Team All-Summit League and Summit League All-Defensive Team honors. Fens was recently granted a fifth season […]
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