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With the college basketball offseason in full swing, the University of North Carolina (UNC) is reportedly lining up potential additions through the transfer portal in a bid to bolster its roster for the upcoming 2025–26 season. After a promising but ultimately unfinished campaign, the Tar Heels are looking to reload rather than rebuild, and recent developments suggest that several high-profile players could be on their radar.
One of the most intriguing names surfacing in transfer discussions is Jayden Quaintance, the 6-foot-9 freshman forward from Arizona State University. A consensus five-star prospect out of high school, Quaintance showed flashes of brilliance in his freshman campaign before a torn ACL sidelined him late in the season. The injury, suffered in early March, required surgical repair, and according to his father, Haminn Quaintance, he is expected to be cleared for full contact by September. Despite the injury, Jayden remains a projected top-five pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, making his potential landing spot a high-stakes decision for both the player and the program that secures him.
Though UNC has not been directly linked to Quaintance in public reports, there’s growing speculation that his ties to the Southeast and the Tar Heels’ need for an athletic frontcourt presence could make Chapel Hill an attractive destination. UNC head coach Hubert Davis has emphasized player development and NBA preparation — both of which align with what the Quaintance camp is reportedly seeking in a transfer destination.
Another name of interest is Tae Davis, a versatile 6-foot-7 wing who played this past season at Notre Dame. Davis recently entered the transfer portal and has generated considerable interest from Power Five programs. While there is no official word yet on whether UNC has reached out, his skill set — length, athleticism, and defensive versatility — fits the mold of the multi-positional players that UNC has prioritized in recent recruiting cycles.
Meanwhile, speculation around Xiavian Lee, a standout guard from Princeton, has also surfaced. As of now, there are no confirmed reports of him entering the portal, but with the Ivy League’s restrictions on graduate eligibility, Lee could be exploring options to finish his collegiate career elsewhere. If he does enter the portal, his scoring ability and high basketball IQ could attract interest from a program like UNC looking to add experience and depth in the backcourt.
With the transfer portal window open and roster decisions looming, UNC appears poised to be aggressive in reshaping its team for another title run. The dominoes are beginning to line up, and Tar Heel fans will be watching closely to see who falls next into place.
