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UNC basketball 2026 transfer portal tracker (Updated: April 13)
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As the 2025-26 college basketball season winds down, the sport will crown a new champion on Monday night in Indianapolis . And after that, the offseason fun begins.
The main attraction in the offseason will be the transfer portal. This year, the portal opens on April 7th, allowing teams to contact players and add them to their roster. Players have already declared to enter the portal as the season was winding down in March.
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For North Carolina they enter this week without a head coach. They moved on from Hubert Davis and have yet to find the next man in charge. That puts a wrinkle in things in terms of the transfer portal and making additions.
As we always do, we will track all the moves for North Carolina in this busy cycle.
VISIT: Terrence Brown (Utah) (April 13)
The first player from the transfer portal to head to Chapel Hill is guard Terrence Brown. He will be on UNC's campus Monday.
VISIT: Juke Harris (Wake Forest) (April 12)
North Carolina took a visit to see former Wake Forest guard Juke Harris on Sunday. It's the first in-home visit for Michael Malone as head coach at UNC.
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INTEREST: Wing Neoklis Avdalas ( Virginia Tech )
Jan 27, 2026; Blacksburg, Virginia, USA; Virginia Tech Hokies guard Neoklis Avdalas (17) celebrates a basket during the second half at Cassell Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Brian Bishop-Imagn Images
North Carolina is in pursuit of an ACC wing as they have contacted Neoklis Avdalas out of Virginia Tech.
INTEREST: Aiden Sherrell ( Alabama )
Mar 22, 2026; Tampa, FL, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide forward Aiden Sherrell (22) dunks past Texas Tech Red Raiders forward Luke Bamgboye (9) in the first half during a second round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Benchmark International Arena. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images
North Carolina could have to replace Henri Veesaar if he leaves for the NBA. They have reached out to Alabama center Aiden Sherrell.
INTEREST: Wing Karter Knox ( Arkansas )
North Carolina is in pursuit of a big wing from Arkansas in Karter Knox. He has a connection with UNC already as his former coach Chuck Martin is now with the Tar Heels .
INTEREST: Guard Terrence Brown (Utah)
The Tar Heels have reached out to Utah guard Terrence Brown. Per a report, he's considering North Carolina, USC, Kansas , Kentucky and Oregon .
INTEREST: Guard Christian Hammond (Santa Clara)
North Carolina is among the teams showing interest in Santa Clara guard Christian Hammond per a report. The Tar Heels have reached out to him early. He averaged 15.6 points per game a year ago while helping lead Santa Clara to the NCAA Tournament.
STAYING: Guard Jaydon Young
UPDATE: Young has decided to return to North Carolina.
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After one season at North Carolina, guard Jaydon Young announced he was entering the transfer portal. He appeared in 31 games and averaged 1.8 points per game.
LEAVING: Point guard Kyan Evans
Nov 25, 2025; Fort Myers, Florida, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels guard Kyan Evans (0) reacts after a basket against the St. Bonaventure Bonnies in the first half at Suncoast Credit Union Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images
Kyan Evans was one of the big transfer portal pickups for the Tar Heels last season. With a need at point guard, the belief was Evans would fill that role. While he started the season at point guard, he was demoted to the bench and really didn't see a lot of time toward the end of the season.
LEAVING: Forward Zayden High
Feb 21, 2026; Syracuse, New York, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels forward Zayden High (1) reacts during the second half against the Syracuse Orange at the JMA Wireless Dome. Mandatory Credit: Rich Barnes-Imagn Images
After re-joining the team last season, Zayden High has put his name in the transfer portal.
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LEAVING: Center James Brown
After two seasons, James Brown is entering the transfer portal . He committed as a four-star recruit and suffered an injury last February that kept him out the rest of the season.
LEAVING: Wing Jonathan Powell (COMMITTED TO PITT)
UPDATE: Jonathan Powell has committed to Pitt. (April 11th)
Wing Jonathan Powell was the fourth Tar Heel to enter the transfer portal , but will leave the door open for a return to North Carolina.
LEAVING: Guard Derek Dixon
LEAVING: Guard Isaiah Denis
On Sunday, the former four-star recruit announced he is entering the transfer portal after just one season at North Carolina. But he is leaving the door open for a return depending on the coaching situation.
This article originally appeared on Tar Heels Wire: UNC Basketball: 2026 Transfer portal tacker
