As the UNC basketball program begins preparation for their first-round matchup against Marquette in the NCAA Tournament, there are still some question marks surrounding the future of this roster.
The Tar Heels are welcoming in a four-man recruiting class for 2022 but there will be some decisions this Summer about players returning or moving on. One of those decisions is from senior Leaky Black who has one more year of eligibility remaining and could opt to return for that fifth year.
Black has yet to make his decision and it likely will be some time before he does do that. But it’s a topic that will be covered as the days go on and UNC’s roster starts to take shape.
Head coach Hubert Davis was asked about Black at Monday’s media session and it sounds like he would love to have the forward back for another year but knows he has to do what’s best for him.
“The thing that I want for Leaky and the thing I want for everyone is I want them to reach all their dreams and goals,” Davis said via Inside Carolina. “And if Leaky’s dream and goal is to come back one more year, I would absolutely love that.”
Black committed to North Carolina as part of a very talented 2018 recruiting class that also featured Coby White and Nassir Little. While both went to the NBA after one year, Black opted to return and get better.
The offense has been a bit of a struggle for him, although he’s shooting much better this year including 47.9% from the field, but he’s developed into one of the best defenders in the country. And that’s an important factor for the Tar Heels success.
For now, there’s nothing on a decision but it’s something to monitor moving forward.
[mm-video type=playlist id=01fvdcv0v20j1dne5g player_id=none image=https://tarheelswire.usatoday.com/wp-content/plugins/mm-video/images/playlist-icon.png]
Follow us @TarHeelsWire on Twitter and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of North Carolina Tar Heels news, notes and opinions.
Let us know your thoughts, comment on this story below. Join the conversation today.