Cole Cloer Faces Recruitment Battle in North Carolina

North Carolina's men's basketball team is ranked No. 10 in the preseason USA Today Coaches poll, following a strong 29-8 season last year. The Tar Heels return key players, including the 2024 Atlantic Coast Conference Player of the Year, and will open their season against Elon on November 4. In the NBA, former UNC players like Coby White and Cameron Johnson are adjusting to new roles, with White facing early struggles while Johnson aims to shine with the rebuilding Nets. Meanwhile, NC State's head coach Kevin Keatts is competing for the recruitment of Cole Cloer, a top prospect from North Carolina, although UNC is currently seen as the favorite. Cloer has expressed interest in revisiting both schools after receiving offers, with additional interest from other ACC programs. As recruitment efforts intensify, the Tar Heels look to secure their position among the top contenders for Cloer's commitment.