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UNC recruit Nasir Anderson cancels Kentucky visit, eyes Tar Heels commitment

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 5, 2026, 11:31 PM

Last updated Oct 5, 2026

UNC recruit Nasir Anderson cancels Kentucky visit, eyes Tar Heels commitment

Summary

On October 5, 2026, top UNC basketball target Nasir Anderson announced the cancellation of his official visit to Kentucky. This follows a series of strong performances in the recruitment process, positioning Anderson as a key prospect for the 2027 class. He is currently ranked 10th overall and 4th among point guards in his class. Anderson's decision suggests he may be narrowing his options, with UNC likely at the top. This comes after the Tar Heels recently lost out on another top recruit, Jordan Page, who committed to UConn. Anderson is among other high-profile recruits UNC is pursuing, aiming to strengthen its roster for the upcoming season.

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By the Numbers

•Nasir Anderson cancels visit to Kentucky on October 5, 2026.
•He ranks 10th overall and 4th among point guards for 2027.
•UNC has made 11 offers, including multiple 5-star recruits.
•Anderson's previous visits include stops at Chapel Hill.
•UNC lost top recruit Jordan Page to UConn on October 2.

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11:31 PMYahoo Sports — UNC recruiting target cancels visit to Blue Blood rival

What they're saying

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Is a basketball commitment impending for the Tar Heels? On Monday, one of UNC's top targets announced he'll no longer visit this Blue Blood rival.
— Yahoo Sports

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