Jordan Page's recruitment is now officially in the books, as the final outcome is one that we all expected to happen.
Following his visit to UConn, the momentum started to shift in favor of Dan Hurley and the Huskies. Page, a five-star guard from North Carolina, chose not to return home for his college career and instead took his talents to Storrs.
Five-star Jordan Page commits to UConn
NEWS: 5⭐️ Jordan Page has committed to UConn, he announced. ⁰⁰The 6-5 shooting guard is a top-15 overall recruit in the 2027 class. He picked the Huskies over North Carolina. https://t.co/rEeI0RP5un pic.twitter.com/KabNITzdcg
— Joe Tipton (@JoeTipton) October 4, 2026
In a special collaboration between 247Sports and NBA TV, Page announced his commitment to UConn following his game with IMG Academy. He chose the Huskies over North Carolina, as his recruitment came down to just those two programs.
Before you say "Michael Malone already fumbled a recruitment!" let's slow your roll a bit here. There are quite a few circumstances to consider, especially when it comes to financial implications.
Page's official visit to Chapel Hill was reportedly very good. He and CJ Rosser were on campus for alumni weekend, where they got a real feel for what the Carolina family has to offer.
At that point in time, many felt that North Carolina positioned itself nicely in his recruitment.
However, a week later, Page headed to UConn for a visit that shifted the momentum in favor of the Huskies.
For North Carolina, what went wrong?
Well, it's been reported that the NIL offer UConn put on the table surpassed what UNC offered, which seemed like a big factor in this recruitment. Let's face it: some recruitments come down to the money.
It's also possible that Page liked UConn's vision for his future more than the one UNC presented. Hurley, as this year's roster shows, is willing to go young and play the young guys instead of investing heavily in the transfer portal for a new starting lineup each season. Page may have seen what UNC did in the portal this year and wondered whether the minutes (and role) he wants will be available next year.
All these factors play a role!
While UNC would've loved to have Page, other recruits seem to be a higher priority for them. Rosser is definitely one of them, and you can make the case for a few others who Malone might prefer as well.
Now, UNC has plenty of time to pivot, and let's face it: they already had a strategic plan in place in case this happened.
Sure, UNC "missed out" on Page, but this is far from a recruiting whiff. The Tar Heels put together a very strong case and fell just short, a friendly reminder that you can't get every single recruit you want.
Sometimes, it just doesn't work out in your favor.
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