Four Tar Heels Enter Transfer Portal This Week
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CHAPEL HILL, N.C. — Four North Carolina players entered the NCAA transfer portal this week after the portal opened Tuesday: guards Jaydon Young, Derek Dixon and Kyan Evans, and forward James Brown, each confirmed to On3 between Monday and Tuesday following the season and recent coaching developments.
The moves follow reporting this week about a pending Michael Malone hire and include players with varied minutes and statistics; UNC will now address roster and recruiting planning during the offseason while each player pursues opportunities at other programs.
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Timeline
- 1. Nov 11, 2025: James Brown played season-high eight minutes versus Radford.
- 2. Jan 10, 2026: Jaydon Young scored a season-high 12 points at Wake Forest.
- 3. Jan 17, 2026: Derek Dixon earned his first start at Cal and remained a starter.
- 4. Feb 18, 2026: James Brown underwent season-ending surgery, per On3.
- 5. This week (Monday–Tuesday): Reports of Michael Malone's hire emerged and four UNC players entered the transfer portal.
Why it matters
These transfers shake up UNC's basketball lineup. If you're a fan, expect new faces and game strategies next season. Keep an eye on the NCAA transfer portal for updates.
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