Tar Heels Lose Brown, Gain Backcourt Talent

North Carolinas Tar Heels basketball team, under new head coach Michael Malone, is making significant roster changes for the 2026-27 season. Despite losing key players to the transfer portal, theyve secured solid backcourt talent. The latest update: former center James Brown has committed to Howard University. Brown, a 2024 recruit from Aurora, Illinois, spent two seasons at UNC, playing in 18 games last year. Despite his potential, nagging injuries and a coaching shakeup led him to seek a fresh start. The Tar Heels continue to navigate the transfer portal, balancing losses with strategic additions, particularly in the backcourt. Expect more roster shifts as Malone shapes his team. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/f7eeb2adf05e0c76