The University of North Carolina is wasting no time in securing its future on the hardwood. Head Coach Hubert Davis was spotted courtside this past weekend at multiple elite youth basketball events, personally scouting members of the highly touted 2027 recruiting class — a move that signals UNC’s aggressive and hands-on approach to staying at the forefront of college basketball.
Sources confirm that Davis attended the Nike Elite 100 Camp and the CP3 Rising Stars Invitational, where several top-10 national prospects were on full display. Among the standouts drawing interest from the Tar Heels were 6’9” forward Tremaine Riley (Houston, TX), lightning-quick point guard Jalen Monroe (Atlanta, GA), and skilled wing Carter Bell (Charlotte, NC) — all of whom have already attracted buzz as future McDonald’s All-Americans.
“We’re building for sustained excellence,” Davis told reporters briefly at the event. “We’re not just recruiting talent — we’re recruiting character, competitiveness, and players who understand what it means to wear that Carolina Blue.”
The 2027 class is shaping up to be one of the most talented in recent years, and UNC is making its presence known early. Tar Heel assistants were also actively engaging with player families, watching every drill, scrimmage, and shot with intent.
Recruiting insiders say that North Carolina’s pitch continues to focus on its rich history, strong player development, and the increased visibility provided through NIL opportunities. Combined with Davis’ growing reputation as a player-first coach, UNC has become an early favorite among several top-ranked recruits.
One anonymous scout at the event commented:
> “The fact that Hubert Davis is here in person — not sending an assistant, not watching film, but showing up — that matters to these kids. It tells them they’re a priority.”
The Tar Heels already have momentum after a strong 2025 recruiting class and a breakout performance in last season’s NCAA Tournament. With Davis personally leading the charge on future stars, UNC fans have every reason to believe the next wave of elite talent could be on its way to Chapel Hill.
As summer recruiting ramps up, expect more visits, offers, and buzz — because Carolina clearly isn’t waiting for talent to come to them.
