North Carolina enters recruiting race for combo guard Jalen Davis
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 11, 2026, 10:19 PM
Last updated Sep 11, 2026

The North Carolina men’s basketball program has emerged as a contender for five-star combo guard Jalen Davis, a member of the class of 2027. Head coach Michael Malone, who recently hosted five-star prospects CJ Rosser and Jordan Page, is now targeting the Bremerton High School standout. Davis ranks as the 13th overall player in his class and the top-ranked prospect in Washington State. North Carolina has officially issued a scholarship offer to Davis, making him the 12th recruit to receive one from the program. The guard is scheduled to visit Chapel Hill for an official visit as part of his ongoing recruitment. Davis is also being pursued by several other universities, including Gonzaga, UCLA, and USC.
- •Jalen Davis is the 13th-ranked overall player in the class of 2027.
- •North Carolina has extended an official scholarship offer to the combo guard.
- •Davis is scheduled to visit the North Carolina campus for an official visit.
- •Gonzaga, UCLA, and USC are among the other schools recruiting the Washington prospect.
- 10:19 PMYahoo Sports — UNC jumps into race for Top-20 Class of 2027 basketball recruit
"Michael Malone is thriving on the collegiate recruiting trail. UNC's head men's basketball coach now has interest from another Top-20 recruit.
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