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Michael Malone observes two 5-star recruits for North Carolina basketball

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 17, 2026, 10:01 PM

Last updated Sep 17, 2026

Michael Malone observes two 5-star recruits for North Carolina basketball

Summary

Michael Malone, head coach of North Carolina's men's basketball team, visited Prolific Prep in Fort Lauderdale on September 17 to scout 5-star recruits Lewis Uvwo and Nasir Anderson. Uvwo, the top-ranked center in the class of 2027, has previously received an offer from UNC. Anderson, who is planning a visit to Chapel Hill over Halloween weekend, is ranked as the third-ranked point guard in his class. This recruitment effort comes as Malone aims to enhance the Tar Heels' roster ahead of the upcoming season, which begins with a preseason exhibition on October 9 against USC.

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Key Details

•Michael Malone observed recruits Lewis Uvwo and Nasir Anderson on September 17.
•Uvwo is the seventh-ranked player in the class of 2027.
•Anderson plans to visit UNC on Halloween weekend.
•UNC's season starts with an exhibition against USC on October 9.
•Malone aims to elevate North Carolina's status in college basketball.

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10:01 PMYahoo Sports — Michael Malone watches two 5-star basketball recruits on Thursday

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Michael Malone is dominating on the offseason recruiting trail for UNC. North Carolina's head men's basketball coach just visited two 5-star targets.
— Yahoo Sports

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