Tar Heels in Final Showdown for Elite Small Forward
North Carolina is among the final three programs vying for four-star small forward Cameron Holmes, alongside Arizona and underdog Dayton. Holmes, ranked No. 33 overall in the Class of 2026, set his commitment date for November 9—exactly 13 months after UNC extended its offer. 247Sports’ anonymous expert, boasting a 90.67% historical success rate, predicts Holmes will pick Arizona. With no other Class of 2026 commitments yet, a Holmes decision could make or break the Tar Heels’ recruiting class before the fall.
Nothing says “dynasty under threat” like losing out on a kid from the desert to a team located somewhere between pizza and pretzels. Fans can already hear the collective sobs echoing through the Dean Dome. If Holmes picks Dayton—yes, Dayton—the coaching staff will instantly face a decision: hire a crystal ball guru or just install a suggestion box in the locker room. Meanwhile, Hubert Davis might be polishing his “I told you so” speech for when Holmes inevitably picks Arizona, conveniently in his own home state. Because nothing cures recruiting heartbreak like a sprinkle of hometown bias.
Tar Heels’ New Faces Shine in Blowout Opener
North Carolina opened its 2025–26 campaign with a 92–63 rout of Central Arkansas, showcasing balanced play and defensive intensity under coach Hubert Davis. Freshman forward Caleb Wilson impressed with his all-around game, transfer forward Henri Veesaar anchored the paint with veteran poise, and freshman guard Kyan Evans energized the backcourt with playmaking prowess. The team assisted on over half of its field goals and held the visitors under 40% shooting en route to a confident season debut.
Caleb Wilson grabbed rebounds like he was reclaiming lost socks, while Henri Veesaar patrolled the paint as if he’d been hired by the FBI to catch loose balls. And Kyan Evans? He dished dimes so freely you’d think he ran a charitable foundation. Defense was so tight it should come with a “Do Not Disturb” sign. Coach Davis likely spent halftime telling himself to stay calm, but we all know he was plotting celebratory dance moves. If this opener is any indication, the Tar Heels might need actual dental floss for the way they’re chewing up opponents.
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