We have all been on Dylan Mingo watch for what feels like an eternity now!
Multiple commitment dates have been reported (and rescheduled), as Tar Heel fans are anxious about this particular recruitment the longer it drags on.
However, we might be really near the finish line this time, as Joe Tipton of Rivals revealed a new commitment date for the top-ranked point guard in the Class of 2026.
Dylan Mingo set to announce his commitment this week
According to Tipton's report, Mingo will be announcement on Tuesday (February 17). He will (in case you forgot) choose between his four finalists: Baylor, North Carolina, Penn State and Washington.
Mingo's decision will come as part of ESPN's First Take, as he will join Stephen A. Smith for a reported 11:00 AM EST decision.
NEWS: 5⭐️ Dylan Mingo will announce his college commitment this Tuesday, he told @Rivals.
— Joe Tipton (@JoeTipton) February 15, 2026
The 6-foot-5 point guard is the No. 2 overall player in the 2026 class, per Rivals. https://t.co/49mvXt8AZ1 pic.twitter.com/ly0wfZbr1v
Why the hold up?
Honestly, this recruitment has been rather quiet throughout.
There's been rumors and speculation as to why it has dragged out a bit, but that hasn't stopped Hubert Davis and North Carolina from putting on the full-court press to bring him to Chapel Hill.
Throughout the process, essentially all of the finalists appeared as "favorites" at one point. For Baylor, they were pulling away leading into the middle of January, while Penn State was always considered a heavy contender given his brother is currently a freshman for the Nittany Lions.
After his official visit to UNC, the Tar Heels appeared to gain serious momentum, and have ever since put in the effort to ensure that it doesn't go away.
What's the feeling here?
Of course, there's been plenty of twists and turns in this particular recruitment. However, based on what we know on the situation, it does feel like it would be an upset if North Carolina doesn't win this recruiting battle.
Mingo fits what UNC is looking for in a combo-guard, as he has the skillset to be a near perfect fit in Chapel Hill. The coaching staff has stressed that throughout the recruitment process, as a commitment from Mingo would give the Tar Heels a very strong two-man 2026 recruiting class.
Now, all eyes on Dylan Mingo as the decision is drawing news.