UNC head coach Hubert Davis and his staff have been relatively quiet throughout the 2026 recruiting cycle, and the Tar Heels have secured only one commitment to date, from four-star small forward Maximo Adams.
Kenny Smith, also known as "The Jet," played in Chapel Hill under one of the best coaches in college basketball, Dean Smith. Smith played four seasons wearing a North Carolina jersey, averaging 12.9 points, 2.2 rebounds, and 6.6 assists during that time frame.