UNC basketball recognized for impressive incoming transfer class
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 10, 2026, 12:30 AM
Last updated Jun 10, 2026
The University of North Carolina's men's basketball team receives national recognition for its 2026-27 incoming transfer class, ranking eighth in ESPN's latest transfer portal rankings. Head coach Michael Malone has focused on augmenting the roster with collegiate transfers and overseas players. Four returners, including Jarin Stevenson and Isaiah Denis, will be joined by notable transfers such as Terrence Brown, who averaged 19.9 points per game at Utah, and Neoklis Avdalas from Virginia Tech, who averaged 12.1 points. The Tar Heels look to blend this new talent effectively ahead of the upcoming season, which begins in five months.
- •UNC's 2026-27 transfer class ranked eighth by ESPN.
- •Michael Malone is the new head coach for the Tar Heels.
- •Four returners include Jarin Stevenson and Isaiah Denis.
- •Terrence Brown and Neoklis Avdalas are key additions from transfers.
- •College basketball season to start in five months.
- 12:30 AMYahoo Sports — UNC basketball earns national recognition for incoming transfers
"There's plenty of new faces on UNC's 2026-27 men's basketball roster. ESPN is recognizing the Tar Heels for their new additions.
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