The UNC basketball coaching staff might be eyeing Devan Cambridge as the final piece to complete their 2025–26 roster puzzle
On Thursday afternoon, Joe Tipton of On3 reported a major development: the NCAA has granted Texas Tech transfer Devan Cambridge a medical hardship waiver, officially giving him a rare seventh year of college eligibility. Just a few hours later, Tipton revealed that the Tar Heel coaches had already reached out—wasting no time in expressing interest.
Cambridge, a rugged 6-foot-6, 210-pound forward, has bounced back from injury setbacks that limited him to only 14 games over two seasons at Texas Tech. Before that, he showcased his talent with impactful runs at Auburn and Arizona State. Now fully healthy, the 24-year-old Nashville native is drawing attention from multiple programs, including Ohio State, Pitt, Arizona, Arizona State, Seton Hall, and Pepperdine. He’s slated to visit Pitt next week as the recruitment race heats up.
Across his well-traveled collegiate career, Cambridge has appeared in 141 games, notching 78 starts while amassing 1,016 points, 536 rebounds, 83 steals, and 71 blocks. Though his sample size at Texas Tech was small, he impressed with a 54.5% field goal clip. His three-point shooting remains a work in progress (27.8%), but his physicality and experience make him a coveted asset.
The Tar Heels have already landed a loaded transfer class this offseason, including former Arizona big man Henri Veesaar, who ranks No. 30 in the transfer portal according to 247Sports. Adding a battle-tested veteran like Cambridge could be the final spark for a deep tournament run.
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