UNC Basketball Retrains Roster With $14M Ahead 2025-26 Season

North Carolina Tar Heels men's basketball head coach Hubert Davis is preparing for the 2025-26 season with a significantly overhauled roster, including six transfers such as Colorado State's Kyan Evans, who is expected to bolster the Tar Heels' backcourt with his versatile playmaking and strong three-point shooting. Davis emphasized the high expectations and pressure to maintain the program's standard of excellence as he enters his fifth year, noting the team's substantial $14 million investment in new talent including top-10 recruit Caleb Wilson, a 6-foot-10 power forward praised for his team-first mentality and versatility. The revamped roster also features three freshmen and an international player with professional experience, signaling a strong push toward national contention. Despite last season's disappointing finish, Davis remains focused on consistency and championship aspirations, with preseason practices starting soon and exhibition games scheduled before the season opener. The Tar Heels aim to leverage their deep and talented roster to improve perimeter shooting and overall team performance. Davis's leadership has already brought UNC success, including an NCAA championship game appearance and an ACC regular-season title in recent years.