Minor update from On3 on Cloer, Howard, Samuels and Mingo's recruitment. UNC focused article, but nothing groundbreaking here regarding any of them. Of note, no mention of UConn by name on Samuels' update:
North Carolina is going big game hunting in the 2026 class. Where do they stand with some of their top targets? Joe Tipton breaks it down.
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Cloer:
"A top-30 recruit nationally, Cloer included UNC in his top eight earlier this month along with NC State, Indiana, UConn, Florida, Alabama, Virginia, and Louisville. However, after announce his eight finalists, Cloer picked up two new offers — Arkansas and Kentucky. North Carolina was thought of the early favorite for him, but now he appears to be more open."
Mingo:
"The 6-foot-5 point guard plans to visit the Tar Heels. Other schools involved with him include Alabama, UConn, NC State, Baylor, and others. There is quite a ways to go here but Hubert Davis has made him a priority."
Samuels:
"I can see the Tar Heels getting some traction with the high four-star wing. Texas, Georgetown, Alabama, Georgetown, and others are also recruiting him."
Howard:
"...basically every in-state powerhouse and each blue blood is after him. Along with UNC, Howard is considering Texas A&M, Texas, Duke, Houston, Kentucky, UConn, and Tennessee. This recruitment is wide open."