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USA Today
10 hours ago
- Business
- USA Today
North Carolina basketball has tripled roster spending for 2025-26 season
North Carolina basketball has tripled roster spending for 2025-26 season A report states that UNC basketball is spending triple for the roster. The 2025-26 season is a very important one for the North Carolina Tar Heels' basketball program. After a season in which they barely made the NCAA Tournament and then had a first-round exit, it's on Hubert Davis and the staff to get things in order. And they are getting the resources to do just that. The Tar Heels will have a whole new roster next season, with five new starters and the return of Seth Trimble who was a key piece a year ago. They re-tooled the roster, landing an impressive transfer class as well as bringing in a top 10 recruiting class. With the addition of Jim Tanner at General Manager, key moves were made and the money was spent. In fact, a lot of money was spent. Per Inside Carolina's Greg Barnes, the Tar Heels' have surpassed the $14 million mark in its financial commitment to the 2025-26 roster. Here is what Barnes wrote in Monday's report: Multiple sources have confirmed that UNC has surpassed the $14 million mark in its financial commitment to the 2025-26 roster, approximately triple what was spent on the roster a year ago. Men's basketball executive director and general manager Jim Tanner's $850,000 salary represents another bullet point in confirming the university's support of its prized program. It will take time to see if this roster is constructed correctly, but going out and spending money is a good first step for the program. The struggles of last season forced North Carolina to do this and rightfully so. Davis can't afford another year of being on the bubble, despite making the tournament in two of those three seasons on the bubble. There needs to bean improvement made to make the program feel confident about the future. And in this new NIL era, North Carolina is hopefully finally catching up. Follow us @TarHeelsWire on X and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of North Carolina Tar Heels news, notes and opinions.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
UNC basketball schedule 2025-26: Tar Heels will face these ACC teams
UNC basketball's 2025-26 ACC schedule includes a home-and-home series with Duke and Syracuse, but the Tar Heels won't play N.C. State twice. The conference released opponents for the upcoming 18-game league schedule on May 28. Dates and times will be announced at a later date. For the first time since 1919, the Tar Heels and Wolfpack won't play in Chapel Hill. UNC's lone game against N.C. State this season will be at the Lenovo Center in Raleigh. Advertisement On May 7, the ACC announced its move to an 18-game schedule and assigned the Blue Devils as UNC's primary partner. The Orange will be UNC's variable partner, which changes annually. The Tar Heels won't play Boston College this season. TAR HEELS ROSTER: What to like about Seth Trimble, UNC basketball roster entering 2025-26 season SCHEDULE CHANGES: UNC basketball, NC State might not play twice each ACC season. Here's why Entering their fifth season under head coach Hubert Davis, the Tar Heels return senior guard Seth Trimble around at least eight newcomers. Davis added five players via the transfer portal and three recruits from the class of 2025. Advertisement Here's a breakdown of the ACC teams UNC will face in the 2025-26 season. UNC basketball ACC schedule 2025-26 Home and Away: Duke, Syracuse Home only: Clemson, Florida State, Louisville, Notre Dame, Pitt, Virginia Tech, Wake Forest Away only: Cal, Georgia Tech, Miami, N.C. State, SMU, Stanford, Virginia Rodd Baxley covers Duke, North Carolina and N.C. State for The Fayetteville Observer as part of the USA TODAY Network. Follow his ACC coverage on X/Twitter or Bluesky: @RoddBaxley. Got questions regarding those teams? Send them to rbaxley@ This article originally appeared on The Fayetteville Observer: UNC basketball schedule: Tar Heels ACC opponents for 2025-26 season
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
UNC basketball, Hubert Davis get recruit to help replace Drake Powell on 2025-26 roster
Hubert Davis is adding an international prospect to UNC basketball's 2025-26 roster, filling an area of need for the Tar Heels. Luke Bogavac, a 6-foot-5 Montenegrin wing, has committed to UNC, according to several reports. ESPN's Jonathan Givony first broke the news on May 31. Advertisement A 21-year-old player for SC Derby in the Montenegrin Basketball League and ABA League, Bogavac averaged 14.9 points on 45% shooting, including 40% from 3-point range, along with 3.6 rebounds and 2.3 assists per game in the 2024-25 season. ACC SCHEDULE: UNC basketball schedule 2025-26: Tar Heels will face these ACC teams UNC ROSTER: What to like about Seth Trimble, UNC basketball roster entering 2025-26 season Bogavac will be at least the ninth newcomer to join the Tar Heels, who have added five players via the transfer portal and three incoming freshmen. Kyan Evans (Colorado State), Jarin Stevenson (Alabama), Henri Veesaar (Arizona), Jonathan Powell (West Virginia) and Jaydon Young (Virginia Tech) are UNC's additions via the portal. Advertisement Caleb Wilson headlines the Tar Heels' 2025 recruiting class, which also includes guards Derek Dixon and Isaiah Denis. Luka Bogavac helps Hubert Davis, UNC basketball replace Drake Powell The addition of Bogavac will help the Tar Heels fill the gap left by Drake Powell, a 6-foot-6 wing who entered the 2025 NBA Draft after his freshman season in Chapel Hill. Bogavac scored 19 or more points in eight of his final 15 ABA games, dropping a season-high 27 points – with five 3-pointers – on April 25. He also had 24 points, including seven treys, on March 30. The addition gives Hubert Davis' roster some much-needed shooting and stability as a playmaker on the wing. As it stands, Bogavac figures to slide in as a starter in a lineup that could include Evans, senior leader Seth Trimble, Wilson and Veesaar. Advertisement Rodd Baxley covers Duke, North Carolina and N.C. State for The Fayetteville Observer as part of the USA TODAY Network. Follow his ACC coverage on X/Twitter or Bluesky: @RoddBaxley. Got questions regarding those teams? Send them to rbaxley@ This article originally appeared on The Fayetteville Observer: Luka Bogavac to join Hubert Davis, UNC basketball roster in 2025-26
USA Today
3 days ago
- Sport
- USA Today
UNC Basketball lands commitment from international prospect
UNC Basketball lands commitment from international prospect North Carolina adds another player to 2025-26 roster. Hubert Davis and the North Carolina Tar Heels have added another significant piece to their 2025-26 roster as we get set to enter the Summer months. After weeks of speculation and recruiting international prospects, the Tar Heels have finally landed a big target. On Saturday, international wing Luka Bogavac committed to North Carolina per Jonathan Givony of ESPN. The Montenegrin wing played for SC Derby and was a top-five scorer in the Adriatic League overseas. He averaged 14.9 points per game and shot 40 percent from the three-point line. The 6-foot-5, 201-pound wing can provide some much-needed shooting from the wing, a spot UNC struggled with last season. Davis and his staff were in search of another wing after Drake Powell stayed in the NBA Draft and have now found that. Follow us @TarHeelsWire on X and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of North Carolina Tar Heels news, notes and opinions.
USA Today
5 days ago
- Sport
- USA Today
UNC basketball offers rising three-star shooting guard
UNC basketball offers rising three-star shooting guard Hubert Davis has extended an offer to another 2026 recruit. North Carolina basketball head coach Hubert Davis has his eyes on some rising prospects in the 2026 recruiting class, as evident by new offers on Thursday. After the Tar Heels offered a four-star point guard earlier in the day, they also extended an offer to another prospect. Three-star shooting guard Kohl Rosario was the latest prospect to pick up an offer from UNC, doing so on Thursday night. And the Tar Heels are the latest blue blood program to enter the race. In a span of three days, Rosario has picked up offers from Kansas, Duke, and now North Carolina after his strong play on the AAU circuit. His stock is on the rise as a prospect coming off a big performance in the Euroleague Basketball Adidas Next Generation Tournament, scoring 30 points in a game. The 6-foot-5, 185-pound Rosario hails out of Hudson, North Carolina and plays at Moravian Prep. He's ranked No. 120 nationally, the No. 21 shooting guard and No. 5 player in the state of North Carolina per the 247Sports recruiting rankings. In the composite rankings, he's a four-star recruit and a top 100 prospect. His recent play and the addition of offers from blue blood programs should also see his rank increase over time. For North Carolina, it will be interesting to see how much of a priority they make Rosario moving forward. Follow us @TarHeelsWire on X and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of North Carolina Tar Heels news, notes and opinions.
