First preview in our Quick Hitter Series:
The UNC Tar Heels.
- make or break year for Hubert Davis?
- BIG time OOC slate (Kansas, Michigan State, at Kentucky)
- Impact transfers (Veesaar, Evans, Stevenson) will be put to the test
How far can the Heels go?
At this rate, Anthony Edwards could become the NBA’s first $82M-per-year player by 2027 — earning $1M per game.💰
Still just 23 y/o and coming off back-to-back conference finals appearances
The Lakers found another undrafted gem in Chris Mañon, signing him to a two-way contract
Mañon’s defense and knack for winning plays shined last season on a resurgent Vanderbilt team
We talked to Chris during Summer League about why his game fits in the NBA 👇
The Blazers were higher on Yang Hansen than anyone else in the NBA, and these practice flashes show you why! 🔥🇨🇳
The 7’1” center out of China rose from 2nd round mocks to the 16th overall pick in the 2025 #NBADraft.
How do y’all feel about the Blazers front court with Hansen and Donovan Clingan?👀
Cam Whitmore is ready for a BREAKOUT season back home in D.C. Don’t forget he just turned 21 years-old.📈🏠
The former Summer League MVP has been in the lab this off-season with skills trainer Aaron Miller.🧪
@_camwhitmore_, @EBTMiller
Curtis Givens III, one of the top players in the portal is hearing from the following schools:👇
Maryland
Ole Miss
Miami
Memphis
Iowa
USC
Georgia
Villanova
Wake Forest
West Virginia
Texas A&M
BYU
The talented guard was a member of the undefeated Montverde 23-24 squad— shooting 45% from 3PT in three years of HS. Former 4⭐️ top-50 recruit
TJ Bamba is one of the most versatile players in the NBA Draft. The 6’5” wing was Big Ten All-Defense and led Oregon in AST and STL.👀
Bamba disrupts opposing offenses with his physicality, can guard 1-4, and takes pride in guarding the other team’s top player. He also shot 35% from 3PT during his career.📈
We sat down with him to talk the Pre-Draft process in his hometown of NYC.🗽
Thread🧵👇
Josh Hill has committed to Robert Morris, he tells Greenlight Media.
The 6’11” forward is a former 4⭐️ recruit with three years of eligibility remaining.
Primed for a breakout sophomore season📈
@Joshhill022
Georgia transfer Jordyn Kee has committed to Miami, he tells @greenlightbball.
The 6’3” CG is headed home after redshirting this past year at UGA.
Former 4⭐️ recruit
Expect a major bounceback for Cuse next season in the ACC— nice balance of elite returners and quality newcomers this offseason.📈🍊
Donnie Freeman - Returning
JJ Starling - Returning
Sadiq White Jr. - 4⭐️ HS signee
Kiyan Anthony - 4⭐️ HS signee
Luke Fennell - 4⭐️ HS signee
Nait George - 4⭐️ transfer (Ga Tech)
Nate Kings - 4⭐️ transfer (ORST)
Rankings via @247Sports
Florida State transfer Jerry Deng has committed to NC State.🐺
The 6’9” sharp-shooter is a career 38% 3PT shooter and averaged 7PPG last season.📈
The journey continues!🏁 Prep Year ➡️ Hampton ➡️ FSU ➡️ NC State
@J15clip
Jaydon Young has committed to North Carolina, he tells @greenlightbball.🐑
He averaged 16.3PTS in his final six ACC games— notably scoring 27PTS vs. Miami & 26PTS vs. Syracuse📊
Spent first two seasons at VA Tech.📈
@jaydonyoung4
Tennessee didn’t lose a single player to the portal— Rick Barnes’ culture is working & the Vols are RELOADING🤫🍊
• Ja’Kobi Gillespie (Maryland)
• Jaylen Carey (Vanderbilt)
• Nate Ament- 5⭐️ HS prospect
• Amari Evans- 4⭐️ HS prospect
• DeWayne Brown- 4⭐️ HS prospect
• Troy Henderson- 3⭐️ HS prospect
Check out the video for more👇🎙️
The FRIARS🫵 are in the midst of one of best reloads in this portal season!! 👀🔥
G Jason Edwards - 4⭐️ transfer
G Jaylin Sellers - 4⭐️ transfer
F Duncan Powell - 4⭐️ transfer
G Daquan Davis - 4⭐️ transfer
F Cole Hargrove - 3⭐️ transfer
F Jamier Jones - 4⭐️ HS signee
F Jaylen Harrell - 4⭐️ HS signee
G Stefan Vaaks - Elite FIBA prospect
Not everyone ran to the portal this offseason…
These are the Top 10 Most Important Returners in college hoops—handpicked by resident CBB expert @ryanhammer09. 🫡🔥
Let’s run it. ⬇️