UNC Basketball Plans $2.15M Nonconference Payments, Prepares Roster Changes for 2025-26 Season

The University of North Carolina (UNC) Tar Heels men's basketball program is preparing for the 2025-26 season with significant financial commitments and roster changes. UNC will pay $650,000 to eight nonconference opponents while receiving at least $750,000 for two other games, including a $500,000 payment for an exhibition game against BYU in Utah. On the player front, redshirt junior guard Laila Hull is poised for a breakout year after recovering from a torn labrum and adapting within a veteran team. The roster also welcomes transfer Jonathan Powell, a versatile sophomore expected to contribute significantly with his shooting and positional flexibility. UNC is actively recruiting future talent, with assistant coach Marcus Paige leading efforts to secure top prospects like five-star 2027 point guard Nasir Anderson, reflecting a strategic focus on maintaining competitive strength in upcoming seasons.