UNC Basketball: Another Transfer Commits to Tar Heels

Tyzhaun Claude is making a significant move in his basketball career as he heads to Chapel Hill for his graduate season with the University of North Carolina. After spending two years at Morehead State, one year at Western Carolina, and a senior season at Georgia Tech, the 6-foot-8, 240-pound forward announced his commitment to the Tar Heels on Wednesday.

Claude, originally from Goldsboro, North Carolina, has had a dynamic college career. He started at Morehead State, where he played 19 games as a true freshman but struggled with injuries in later seasons. His transfer to Western Carolina marked a pivotal change, as he excelled there, averaging 15.4 points and 8.6 rebounds per game and leading the Southern Conference in rebounding.

During his time at Georgia Tech, Claude averaged 4.8 points and 5.2 rebounds in a more limited capacity but had a standout game against UNC that helped secure an upset victory.

Now, as he joins the Tar Heels, Claude will provide critical depth in the frontcourt, especially following the departure of all-time rebounding leader Armando Bacot. His experience and skills are expected to enhance the team’s rebounding as Coach Hubert Davis gears up for the new season.

Claude expressed his enthusiasm for joining UNC, noting his long-standing admiration for the program and his appreciation for Coach Davis. His addition to the roster has bolstered the Tar Heels, and fans are eager to see his impact in the 2024-25 season.

The 24-year-old Tyzhaun Claude had a solid season with the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets, averaging 4.8 points and 5.2 rebounds in 17.4 minutes over 32 games. Before that, he was a full-time starter at Western Carolina, boasting averages of 15.4 points and 8.6 rebounds.

While Claude is recognized for his rebounding prowess and will enhance the frontcourt under Coach Hubert Davis, he may not be a consistent part of the regular rotation.

On the other hand, Seth Trimble has made headlines during the offseason for his impressive speed, notably outpacing reigning ACC Player of the Year RJ Davis and maneuvering around big man Zayden High.

Last season, Trimble averaged 5.2 points and 2.1 rebounds in 17.1 minutes per game for a UNC team that claimed the ACC regular season title and secured a No. 1 seed in the NCAA Tournament. Although he’s known for his electrifying dunks, he also showcased his shooting skills by hitting 41.9% from three-point range.

Initially, Trimble entered the transfer portal in the spring but quickly decided to withdraw and happily confirmed his return to Chapel Hill for the upcoming season.

The Tar Heels will start their season at home against Elon on November 4, followed by a highly anticipated game against Kansas just four days later.

Major UNC Basketball Prospect Chooses to Commit to Another Blueblood Program

This offseason, UNC basketball head coach Hubert Davis and his staff have encountered hurdles in the transfer portal and recruitment, particularly in landing elite big men, not meeting their goals.

On Friday, senior Malachi Moreno from Great Crossing High School in Kentucky, who stands at 7 feet tall and is ranked No. 26 overall, No. 2 among centers, and No. 1 in Kentucky, announced his commitment to the in-state Wildcats and first-year head coach Mark Pope. During a ceremony in his school gym, Moreno unveiled his Kentucky shirt, choosing the Wildcats over seven other contenders, including UNC, Notre Dame, Arkansas, Ohio State, Iowa, Indiana, and Louisville.

“Wearing Kentucky on my chest,” Moreno told 247Sports’ Travis Branham, “is just as Reed Sheppard said: there’s nothing better.”

Before announcing this week, Moreno had scheduled official visits in the fall to UNC, Ohio State, Indiana, Arkansas, and Kentucky. However, an unofficial visit to Kentucky earlier this month seems to have solidified his decision.

Currently, the only undecided center on the 2025 UNC basketball offer list is four-star lefty Eric Reibe from The Bullis School in Maryland.

UNC Basketball: Top High School Prospect Set to Join Chapel Hill This Fall.

According to 247Sports, UNC basketball has not yet landed a recruit with a perfect composite rating of 1.0000. The closest they got was with Harrison Barnes, who had a rating of 0.9999 in the 2010 class.

Earlier this month, 6-foot-9, 200-pound five-star recruit AJ Dybantsa, ranked No. 1 overall on the 247Sports 2025 Composite, revealed his seven finalists. While he narrowed down prestigious programs, he kept UNC basketball head coach Hubert Davis and his staff in the mix, alongside Kansas, Kansas State, Alabama, Auburn, Baylor, and BYU.

On Thursday, Dybantsa’s father, Ace Dybantsa, announced that the 17-year-old has planned six official visits for the upcoming fall semester, including one to Chapel Hill.