North Carolina hadn’t seen a player drafted to the NBA since Day’Ron Sharpe in 2021 heading into this week. On Wednesday night, Harrison Ingram refreshed that drought after being selected by the San Antonio Spurs with the No. 48 pick. Cormac Ryan and Armando Bacot were also picked up post-draft, and they will fight for a contract as the summer progresses.
This weaker spell of young Tar Heels in the NBA may be coming to a close, as early 2025 NBA Draft projections are already tabbing some of this years squad comfortably into next years field. ESPN, CBS Sports, and Yahoo have weighed in their respective thoughts regarding some of North Carolina’s best, and we think Tar Heel fans will be happy with where certain players landed.