Cameron Fens transfers to North Carolina from South Dakota
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 7, 2026, 4:58 PM
Last updated Aug 7, 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
- 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 […]
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