UNC loses 5-star recruit Jordan Page to UConn in basketball recruiting battle
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 4, 2026, 10:40 PM
Last updated Oct 4, 2026

Jordan Page, a highly regarded 5-star small forward in the 2027 class, has committed to UConn, turning down the University of North Carolina. Page recently visited both schools and was ranked 10th overall by 247Sports. He had been a major target for UNC under new head coach Michael Malone, who is looking to build a strong recruiting class. Despite losing Page, UNC still has three wing recruits lined up for the upcoming class. The Tar Heels are scheduled for their first unofficial game on October 6 against USC.
- •Jordan Page chooses UConn over UNC
- •Ranked 10th overall in the 2027 class
- •UNC has three wing recruits for 2027
- •Tar Heels play USC in an exhibition on October 6
- 10:40 PMYahoo Sports — UNC loses out on basketball recruiting target to 6-time NCAA Champions
"Highly-touted, class of 2027 basketball recruit Jordan Page narrowed his options down to UNC and UConn. Page won't be coming to Chapel Hill.
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