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UNC Secures Highest-Ranked Recruit Since 2019; High School Star Reveals Michael Jordan Conversation

UNC Secures Highest-Ranked Recruit Since 2019; High School Star Reveals Michael Jordan Conversation
Sports Talents · 13:00:53 - Sunday, 1 November 2026

The University of North Carolina has landed its highest-ranked basketball recruit since 2019, a high school prospect valued at $1.2 million who disclosed he spoke with NBA legend Michael Jordan during the recruitment process.

The commitment represents a major coup for the Tar Heels program, adding a top-tier talent to their incoming class and signaling a return to elite recruiting form.

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