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UNC Basketball: Matthew Hurt hints at possible decision date

By Zack Pearson

CHAPEL HILL, NC - FEBRUARY 17: A general view of the Duke Blue Devils versus North Carolina Tar Heels during their game at Dean Smith Center on February 17, 2016 in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)
CHAPEL HILL, NC - FEBRUARY 17: A general view of the Duke Blue Devils versus North Carolina Tar Heels during their game at Dean Smith Center on February 17, 2016 in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images) /
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Class of 2019 UNC Basketball recruiting target Matthew Hurt’s father hinted at a possible decision date for the Spring

The race to land class of 2019 five-star power forward Matthew Hurt may soon be over.

Hurt is currently in his senior year at John Marshall Senior in Minnesota and has yet to a make a decision on where he will attend college in the Fall. The five-star’s recruitment has been interesting with four blue blood programs involved.

Duke, North Carolina, Kentucky and Kansas have all heavily been involved in Hurt’s recruitment but it’s the Blue Devils and Jayhawks that are considered the favorites.

As we approach the end of Hurt’s senior season, it appears as if he might be ready to make a decision soon.

Rivals college basketball recruiting analyst Eric Bossi revealed that he spoke to Hurt’s father and that there was a timetable for a decision. That decision could come on April 20th per the interview:

"For now, Hurt’s father told me Matt is eyeing his birthday (April 20) for a decision date. All of the official visits went off well and left him with lots to think about. As he pushes towards making his decision, he’ll be looking closely at who stays, who leaves and which place he can best identify and see a role and need for his ability to stretch the floor and play a skilled all-around game. I wouldn’t look for any movement prior to the McDonald’s game, but after that there’s a chance that the timetable could be changed a bit."

Hurt has already taken his official visits and has a good feel for what each program can now offer him.

On Wednesday night, North Carolina head coach Roy Williams took a visit to Minnesota to watch Hurt play as his senior season winds down. The Tar Heels are not considered a favorite to land the recruit, so Roy is hoping to make a late push and shock the recruiting world.

As it stands now, Duke might be the favorite to land him. 247 Sports national recruiting analyst Evan Daniels made his crystal ball prediction for Duke. While that’s not a guarantee, Daniels is usually spot on with his predictions.

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