Shortly after extending an offer to in-state standout LJ Smith, the UNC basketball program followed it up by officially jumping in the mix for another Class of 2027 five-star guard.
The latest offer from Hubert Davis and the Tar Heels staff was extended to King Gibson, a 6-foot-4 combo guard who attends Montverde Academy in Florida. Gibson, who currently is ranked by 247Sports Composite as the No. 14 overall prospect in the Class of 2027, already holds offers from the likes of Alabama, Missouri, Florida State, NC State, Georgetown and Wake Forest (among others).
Blessed to receive an offer from the University of North Carolina! Thank you @UNC_Basketball pic.twitter.com/crx3z0I2cO
— King Gibson (@thekinggibson8) June 23, 2025
Originally from Greensboro, North Carolina, Gibson is yet another Class of 2027 product with in-state ties that the Tar Heels would love to bring to Chapel Hill.
While recently evaluating what King Gibson brings to the table, Jamie Shaw of On3 sang high praise for the rising high school junior:
“You would never know that Gibson was just a sophomore watching him play. The 6-foot-5 guard plays with a pace and a pose that tells you he is not afraid of the moment."
Considered to be a combo guard, Gibson is one of those student-athletes that you could see playing both backcourt positions. He has the ability of a point guard but possesses the size and skillset of a shooting guard, making him a very viable option at either position.
The UNC basketball program has demonstrated early on that it is looking to add guard depth within the 2027 recruiting class, having already extended two offers to players who fit that bill. It's also important to see how the Tar Heels are emphasizing in-state talents, especially given that other schools located within the North Carolina borders are trying to do the same.
Right now, the main focus is on the 2026 recruiting class, but don't be surprised to see more offers extended to Class of 2027 stars as the UNC basketball program continues to sort out the student-athletes they feel are legitimate fits for the future of North Carolina Tar Heels basketball.