First Look: UNC Basketball Unveils 2025–26 Official Roster Photos

First Look: UNC Basketball Unveils 2025–26 Official Roster Photos 📸

The wait is over, Tar Heel Nation  North Carolina has officially unveiled its 2025–26 roster photos, and with it comes the first real look at the squad that will define the upcoming season in Chapel Hill.

From seasoned veterans to new faces ready to make their mark, the photos capture more than just headshots. They represent the mixture of experience, youth, and potential that fans hope can carry UNC deep into March.

🔹 Backcourt Firepower

The guard room is stacked with both energy and versatility.

• Kyan Evans and Derek Dixon bring quickness and shot creation.
• Jaydon Young and Isaiah Denis provide slashing ability and on-ball defense.
• Seth Trimble returns as a steadying presence, offering experience and leadership.
• Elijah Davis and Jonathan Powell add depth and scoring punch.

This mix of returners and newcomers means Carolina will have the chance to throw different looks at opponents, from lightning-fast lineups to defensive-minded rotations.

🔹 Frontcourt Strength

If UNC has an advantage, it may very well be inside.

• James Brown and Zayden High are developing into reliable interior presences.
• Henri Veesaar, the 7-footer transfer, brings international experience and size.
• Caleb Wilson  one of the most hyped names on the roster adds star power and versatility, capable of stretching the floor while protecting the paint.
• Jarin Stevenson looks ready to take the next step as a two-way forward.
• Depth pieces like John Holbrook, Evan Smith, Ivan Matlekovic, and Luka Bogavac round out the rotation, giving UNC a variety of options depending on matchups.

🔹 A Balanced Roster

On paper, this UNC roster looks balanced across positions. Guards with speed and shooting, wings with length and versatility, and big men who can bang inside or step out to hit jumpers.

The question will be chemistry. Can these pieces fit together quickly enough to make a push in the ACC, one of the nation’s toughest conferences? If so, Carolina could emerge as one of the most dangerous teams in college basketball.

🔹 What It Means for Fans

Roster photo day may feel routine, but for fans, it signals the beginning of a new journey. It’s the first time to see the entire group side by side, wearing Carolina blue with pride. For the players, it’s a reminder that expectations in Chapel Hill are never small. Every photo tells the same story: tradition, pride, and the weight of competing for championships.

📅 Circle the calendar, Tar Heel Nation: with this roster now official, the countdown to tip-off is real. The 2025–26 North Carolina Tar Heels are locked in, and they look ready for the spotlight.