UNC guard officially re-signs with program for 2026-27 season

The UNC men's basketball program is slowly forming its 2026-27 roster , despite plenty of unknowns and outstanding targets.

On Monday, North Carolina landed Northwestern center Cade Bennerman in the transfer portal. The Tar Heels' highest profile addition is former Utah guard Terrence Brown , while returning players such as Jarin Stevenson provide a major frontcourt boost.

On Monday, UNC gained a backcourt boost: reserve guard Jaydon Young , who officially re-signed for the 2026-27 season.

After playing two seasons at Virginia Tech, Young transferred into Chapel Hill during the 2025 offseason.

Young started just four of his 31 appearances this past season, but he proved a key contributor off the bench, particularly as the Tar Heels moved deeper into ACC play. Young's best outing came against Wake Forest: He scored a season-best 12 points in an 87-84 win.

UNC's backcourt consists of Brown, NC State transfer Matt Able, Isaiah Denis and Young. Michael Malone will undoubtedly experiment with his best combinations, something Tar Heel Nation should trust the 2023 NBA champion coach to do with ease.

As previously mentioned, North Carolina's roster is nowhere near complete. Maximo Adams re-affirmed his commitment to the Tar Heels, who parted ways with fellow 2026 recruit Dylan Mingo. UNC is targeting several international big men, something Malone has NBA experience with via Nikola Jokic's development.

With Young now entering his senior campaign, it's reasonable to expect him playing more minutes on Malone's first team. His official return should temporarily ease an eager fan base.

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