3. North Carolina: The Tar Heels were once seen as a serious threat to extract 5-star guard Jasper Johnson from the Bluegrass State. Coach Hubert Davis and staff got Johnson on campus for multiple visits and hosted him for an official on Feb. 4 for a rivalry game with Duke. The Tar Heels are not likely to be the pick, but it’s impossible to rule them out. (Rivals.com)
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UNC among programs to watch in the 2027 basketball recruiting class
North Carolina and Duke would make this list in most years, but the two powerhouse basketball programs will be particularly interesting during the 2027 recruiting.