If Hubert Davis is focusing on adding veteran experience to his 2025-26 roster for the North Carolina basketball team, then few people are more qualified than Texas Tech's Devan Cambridge. Cambridge was recently granted an extra season of eligibility, meaning next campaign will be his seventh at the college level. Goodness.
Now that Cambridge knows he's ready to rock for next season, he's also focused on finding a new home. Could a move to Chapel Hill be in the cards for him? While a visit is yet to be set up, On3's Joe Tipton is reporting that the Heels indeed have been in contact with the 6-6, 210-pounder:
UNC basketball is reportedly showing interest in Texas Tech transfer Devan Cambridge
Last season for the Red Raiders, Cambridge appeared in six games, averaging 5.5 points and 3.5 rebounds per contest before he left the program in order to seek a hardship waiver. There were whispers out of Lubbock too that Cambridge was not happy with his playing time as a senior.
He originally signed with Auburn in 2019, spending three seasons with the Tigers. He then transferred to Arizona State, spending one campaign with the Sun Devils. After his short stint with ASU, Cambridge signed with Texas Tech ahead of the 2023-24 season.
Unfortunately, a serious knee injury limited him to playing only eight games that first season with the Red Raiders, followed by the six contests in 2024-25. Him suiting up in only 14 total games for Tech was a disappointment, but the veteran forward is ready to put the past behind him and find his fourth squad to suit up for.
Might that end up being North Carolina? It's no secret that Davis has been looking far and wide for some wing help, especially after missing out on Andrej Stojakovic, who has signed with Illinois. Cambridge wouldn't be the flashiest of moves, but the Tar Heels don't have a ton of options left out there. Ivan Kharchenkov continues to be mentioned as a possible target too. Soon enough, UNC will need to make some sort of a move as Davis puts the finishing touches on his roster.