UNC basketball targets Oregon guard Wei Lin in transfer portal

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Last updated Jun 6, 2026

UNC basketball targets Oregon guard Wei Lin in transfer portal
Summary

The University of North Carolina men's basketball team is pursuing Oregon guard Wei Lin as a potential transfer addition. Wei Lin, entering his junior season, averaged 6.6 points and 1.7 assists per game for the Ducks last season. UNC's new head coach, Michael Malone, has already brought in other transfers, including Terrence Brown from Utah, to fill roster spots. The Tar Heels aim to bolster their backcourt depth, having strong frontcourt prospects. The team’s roster, highlighted by first-round NBA Draft potential, is shaping up as they seek to improve their performance next season.

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  • •UNC targets Wei Lin from Oregon's basketball program.
  • •Lin averaged 6.6 points per game last season.
  • •Michael Malone's first roster includes multiple transfer players.
  • •Terrence Brown, a key transfer, averaged nearly 20 points at Utah.
  • •UNC aims to strengthen its roster for the next season.
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  • 5:25 PMYahoo Sports — UNC basketball targeting Big 10 guard in transfer portal
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The UNC men's basketball team isn't done adding to its roster. Michael Malone's latest portal target is a Big 10 guard.

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