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Who’s in and who’s out?: UNC basketball’s 2026 Transfer Portal tracker

With a new head coach on the horizon, expect some roster shakeup in Chapel Hill this offseason.
Dec 13, 2022; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; A view of the center court logo at Dean E. Smith Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images
Dec 13, 2022; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; A view of the center court logo at Dean E. Smith Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images | Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

The changing of the guard at North Carolina is destined to lead to roster changes this offseason.

With the transfer portal set to open, UNC is a bit behind in regard to building next year's roster. Without a head coach in place, it's impossible to actually identify (and recruit) transfers who can help next year's team.

As this situation plays out, we will continue to provide you with all the latest news and rumblings surrounding the UNC basketball program. Check out below to see all the latest transfer portal developments (both incoming and outgoing).

Confirmed Transfer Portal Entries

Isaiah Denis

Denis, a Charlotte, North Carolina native, was limited to just 10 games played and a total of 34 minutes of action, most of which came in mop up duty. He shared his decision on social media, indicating that he wasn't fully closing the door on a return to Chapel Hill for his sophomore season.

Jaydon Young

After serving as a key contributor for Virginia Tech during the 2024-2025 season, Young's first season in Chapel Hill didn't reap the same benefits. While he did appear in 31 games (making four starts), his minutes drastically decreased, as he averaged just over seven minutes per-contest.

Confirmed Returners

Departures

Elijah Davis (exhausted eligibility)
Seth Trimble (exhausted eligibility)
Caleb Wilson (NBA Draft)

Players with eligibility remaining

Luka Bogavac
James Brown
Derek Dixon
Kyan Evans
Zayden High
John Holbrook
Ivan Matlekovic
Jonathan Powell
Evan Smith
Jarin Stevenson
Henri Veesaar

Transfer Portal Targets

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