UNC Hoops Offers 2026 Legacy Point Guard

• “After an amazing conversation with Coach Davis, I’m blessed to say I’ve received an offer from the University of North Carolina!” Smith wrote. 

Not only is Smith a talented guard prospect, but he is also the son of UNC legend and 10-year NBA veteran Kenny “The Jet” Smith, who played for the Tar Heels from 1983 to 1987, and the brother of K.J. Smith, who played for the Tar Heels from 2016 to 2021. 

UNC is the fourth program to offer Smith, joining Cal State Northridge, Portland State, and Cal. The Golden Bears have been pursuing the Mater Dei star for several months and hosted him for an official visit in October. 

With the signing period for the 2026 class approaching in April, UNC will only have a few months to establish itself as a contender for Smith, but given his family ties to the program, the Tar Heels should have a strong chance to land him. 

While Smith isn’t a blue-chip prospect and doesn’t hold a star rating from 247Sports or Rivals, he’s a talented combo guard with the skill set to be a contributor at the Division I level. 

If the Tar Heels can land him, it’s unlikely he’d be an immediate impact player as a true freshman, but Smith would eventually carve out a role in his career with the program. 

With the Tar Heels having secured only one commitment in the 2026 cycle, Davis and his staff have recently been working to add more prospects to their class. Smith would be a perfect fit in Chapel Hill, and although the Tar Heels will face competition from Cal and other schools for the young guard, they should be well-positioned to win the legacy prospect's recruitment.

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