UNC basketball targets Angelo Rizzi as transfer portal option
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 19, 2026, 1:01 PM
Last updated Jun 19, 2026
The North Carolina Tar Heels basketball program continues to pursue options ahead of the 2026-27 season. Newly reported on June 19, UNC is targeting Buffalo guard Angelo Rizzi, who has received a hardship waiver from the NCAA for a sixth season. Rizzi previously played at Villanova and Davidson, averaging 14.5 points, 2.8 rebounds, and 1.8 assists per game last season. The pursuit follows an ongoing interest in Oregon guard Wei Lin, indicating UNC's efforts to strengthen its backcourt.
- •UNC is pursuing Buffalo guard Angelo Rizzi.
- •Rizzi was granted a sixth season waiver by the NCAA.
- •He averaged 14.5 points for Buffalo last season.
- •The Tar Heels have also targeted Oregon guard Wei Lin.
- •Michael Malone is preparing his first UNC roster.
- 1:01 PMYahoo Sports — UNC basketball pursuing guard per report
"The UNC basketball program has a new target in the transfer portal per a report.
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