ESPN ranks UNC basketball 8th in transfer portal rankings
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 10, 2026, 3:00 PM
Last updated Jun 10, 2026
ESPN has placed the University of North Carolina basketball team 8th in its transfer portal rankings for the 2026-27 season. Under new head coach Michael Malone, the Tar Heels have successfully acquired several players, including Matt Able, Neoklis Avdalas, Terrence Brown, and Cade Bennerman. This marks an impressive haul as the team aims to finalize its roster before preparations begin for the upcoming season. With the addition of multiple NCAA-caliber talents, including international recruits Sayon Keita and Alexandros Samodurov, the Tar Heels are bolstering their lineup ahead of the new season. There remains one scholarship open, which the team plans to fill soon.
- •ESPN ranks UNC basketball 8th in transfer portal rankings.
- •Tar Heels acquired players like Matt Able and Neoklis Avdalas.
- •Coach Michael Malone is working to finalize the roster for 2026-27.
- •UNC will fill one remaining scholarship soon.
- 3:00 PMYahoo Sports — ESPN ranks UNC basketball 8th in their transfer portal rankings
"Mickey Mouse is pleased with the job the Tar Heels have done in the portal.
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