2026 Recruit Drops Surprising Revelation: UNC Basketball Among Top 5 Contenders—But Who Tops the List?
According to Tar Heel Times, North Carolina has 17 outstanding offers in its 2026 class. One of those 17 recruits, who would fill a massive need to UNC during the 2026-2027 college basketball season, recently gave some insight into his recruiting process.
- UNC basketball recruiting is active among top 2026 prospects, including Cole Cloer and Deron Rippey Jr.
- 5-star small forward Cameron Holmes lists UNC among his top five schools.
- UNC has 17 outstanding offers out to the 2026 class, seeking to fill future needs, particularly at small forward.
- Holmes ranks 16th nationally in the 2026 class and would address a significant need for the Tar Heels.
Follow us @TarHeelsWire on X and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of North Carolina Tar Heels news, notes and opinions.Holmes is one of seven class of 2026 small forwards to hold a UNC offer. The others are Cloer, Qayden Samuels, Anthony Thompson, Tajh Ariza, Tyran Stokes and Bryson Howard.The North Carolina Tar Heels continue making waves on the basketball recruiting trail this offseason, as top class of 2026 prospects are either setting visits – or including UNC amongst their final schools.
With Luka Bogavac the only official wing listed on the Tar Heels’ roster, there’s another major future need at this position in Chapel Hill. Bogavac is 21, which is much older than the typical college freshman, but there are years of international pro experience under Bogavac’s belt.The buzz around the North Carolina Tar Heels’ basketball program isn’t just noise—it’s a sign of some serious ambition blossoming for the 2026 recruiting class. High school standouts like Cole Cloer and Deron Rippey Jr. are locking in visits, narrowing their choices—and UNC is right there, snapping up attention among the elite. What really piques my interest is Cameron Holmes, a five-star small forward who’s making waves with his top-five school list including the Tar Heels—a move that could fill a glaring gap on the roster. UNC is wielding a hefty recruiting arsenal, with 17 offers out in the class, targeting key positions to build a powerhouse for the future. It’s all unfolding in earnest, and trust me, the impact of these recruitment moves could echo on the hardwood for years to come. LEARN MORE
Cameron Holmes, a 5-star small forward from Millennium High School in Goodyear, Ariz., told 247Sports that North Carolina is amongst the top five schools recruiting him the hardest. Joining the Tar Heels on this list are Arizona, Gonzaga, Oregon and Texas.Holmes previously received an offer from UNC in September 2024.
According to the 247Sports Composite rankings, Holmes is the class of 2026’s 16th-ranked recruit nationally, fifth-ranked small forward, and third-ranked player from Arizona.North Carolina native Cole Cloer, who’ll play his final season of high school basketball at IMG Academy, recently narrowed down his recruiting to include UNC in his final eight. Point guard Deron Rippey Jr., a Top-20 recruit, will visit Chapel Hill over Labor Day weekend.
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