UNC Basketball: 2026 Transfer Portal Entrants List Revealed

The NCAA men’s basketball transfer portal is now open, having started on April 7, 2026. This opening follows significant changes within the University of North Carolina (UNC) program, particularly the dismissal of head coach Hubert Davis on March 24, 2026. Multiple players have chosen to enter the transfer portal in search of new opportunities. Below is the latest list of Tar Heels who have announced their decisions or are rumored to join the portal.

Notable UNC Basketball Transfers for 2026

• Kyan Evans

  Evans joined UNC after two successful seasons at Colorado State, where he assisted in reaching the NCAA Tournament in 2025. However, at UNC, he faced challenges, starting only 17 games and seeing a decline in performance. His average scoring dropped from 10.6 points per game to 4.0. Despite this, he retains one season of eligibility and has not ruled out a return.

• Zayden High

  High’s productivity increased after injuries impacted his teammates. He averaged 7.6 points and 5.8 rebounds across the last nine games. He has two seasons of eligibility remaining and plans to enter the transfer portal while considering a return to UNC.

• James Brown

  The 6-foot-11 center announced his decision to transfer on April 7 after limited playing time. He averaged only 5 minutes per game due to injury in his sophomore season. Brown has at least two years of eligibility left, possibly qualifying for a red-shirt season.

• Jonathan Powell

  Powell, a former West Virginia player, transitioned to being a top reserve at UNC. Despite a dip in minutes and scoring, he averaged 4.8 points per game and shot 36.5% from three-point range. He has two remaining years of eligibility and is keeping the option of returning to UNC open.

• Derek Dixon

  Dixon made headlines with his transfer announcement shortly after reports of a coaching change. He played a significant role as the starting point guard, averaging 6.5 points and 2.3 rebounds. Dixon has three seasons of eligibility left and is exploring his options.

• Jaydon Young

  This North Carolina native played previously at Virginia Tech before joining UNC. Young appeared in 31 games but struggled to make an impact, averaging 1.8 points per game with a disappointing shooting percentage. He has one year of eligibility left.

• Isaiah Denis

  As a four-star freshman, Denis saw limited action, playing in only ten games. He noted the coaching uncertainty as a factor in his decision to enter the transfer portal. Denis has three years of eligibility remaining.

The NCAA transfer portal for men’s basketball will remain open until April 21, 2026. Players wishing to transfer must submit their names during this window but can take additional time to decide their next destination for the 2026-27 season.