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UNC men's basketball ranks ninth in transfer portal class evaluation

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Last updated Sep 4, 2026

UNC men's basketball ranks ninth in transfer portal class evaluation

Summary

The North Carolina men's basketball team secured the ninth-ranked transfer portal class for the 2026-27 season according to 247Sports. Head coach Michael Malone constructed a significant portion of his first roster through the transfer market, headlined by 4-star guards Neoklis Avdalas from Virginia Tech, Terrence Brown from Utah, and shooting guard Matt Able from NC State. The Tar Heels also added 3-star transfers Angelo Brizzi and Cade Bennerman, alongside international centers Alexandros Samodurov and Sayon Keita. Returning frontcourt player Jarin Stevenson joins key returners Isaiah Denis and Jaydon Young to round out the squad. While center Cameron Fens awaits an eligibility ruling, the program is preparing for its first preseason game against USC on October 9 in Greensboro, North Carolina.

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By the Numbers

•North Carolina holds the ninth-ranked transfer class with 33.1 points from 247Sports.
•The roster features 4-star transfers Neoklis Avdalas, Terrence Brown, and Matt Able.
•International centers Alexandros Samodurov and Sayon Keita are expected to split post minutes.
•Jarin Stevenson returns for his fourth season as a projected frontcourt starter.
•The team opens its preseason schedule against USC on October 9.

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