Things have been slow on the recruiting front for Hubert Davis and the North Carolina Tar Heels, still seeking a commitment in the 2025 class. As they get set for official visits with prospects this fall, things will heat up a bit and hopefully lead to a commitment down the line.
But they will also get a look at some prospects in the 2026 class with unofficial visits.
On Tuesday, five-star shooting guard Jordan Smith Jr. told HS Top Recruits on X that he has set an unofficial visit to North Carolina on the weekend of October 5th, staying until the next day.
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That’s big news for North Carolina as they continue to build the recruiting board for the 2026 class. UNC has already offered the talented shooting guard and getting an early unofficial visit is good news.
The 6-foot-3, 195-pound Smith Jr. is ranked No. 8 nationally and the No. 2 shooting guard in the 2026 class by 247Sports. He’s a Virginia native who plays at Paul VI Catholic, a hotbed for talent lately that UNC’s rival Duke has found success in with recruiting.
Smith Jr. has a total of 16 offers including from the Blue Devils, a program that will also likely make him a priority as his recruitment goes on.
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