UNC secures commitment from South Dakota center Cameron Fens
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 7, 2026, 6:06 PM
Last updated Aug 7, 2026
North Carolina men's basketball has secured a commitment from Cameron Fens, a center from South Dakota, on August 7, 2026. Fens, who stands at 7 feet tall, had a standout senior season, averaging 14.4 points and 8.7 rebounds per game. He earned All-Summit League First Team and All-Defensive team honors. Under new head coach Michael Malone, who previously had success in the NBA, UNC is building a deep frontcourt. This addition follows Malone's successful recruiting efforts and comes as the team prepares for the 2026-27 season.
- •Cameron Fens averages 14.4 points and 8.7 rebounds per game.
- •Fens was named to the All-Summit League First Team and All-Defensive team.
- •UNC men's basketball prepares for the 2026-27 season under head coach Michael Malone.
- •Fens is part of a deeply talented roster for UNC this season.
- •Fens's commitment is a significant transfer portal addition for the Tar Heels.
- 6:06 PMYahoo Sports — UNC lands massive commitment from South Dakota center on Friday
"The UNC men's basketball team just gained a massive transfer portal win with a Friday commitment. This transfer should start from day one.
Sources
External linksOriginal reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days
NCAAM•Aug 7, 2026, 6:47 PMEx-NBA star Monta Ellis named Alcorn State GM- NCAAM•Aug 7, 2026, 6:16 PMSouth Carolina women’s basketball to host Audi Crooks, Oklahoma State in 2026
- NCAAM•Aug 7, 2026, 5:58 PMIs Thomas Haugh college basketball's best player?
- NCAAM•Aug 7, 2026, 5:27 PMWho is the biggest villain in Wisconsin Football history?
- NCAAM•Aug 7, 2026, 4:10 PMXavier Musketeers will travel to SEC program for October exhibition
- NCAAM•Aug 7, 2026, 3:30 PMYankees Birthday of the Day: Don Larsen
