Here’s Every Transfer Joining UNC Men’s Basketball This Offseason — Meet the New Faces of Chapel Hill in 2025
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. — It’s a new era in Carolina basketball, and the message is loud and clear: Hubert Davis and the Tar Heels aren’t messing around.
After a rollercoaster 2024-25 season that left UNC fans hungry for more consistency, talent, and toughness, Davis and his staff hit the transfer portal with urgency and precision. The result? One of the most promising and balanced transfer classes in all of college basketball.
From international scorers to returning homegrown talent, the Tar Heels are reloading with experience, length, and sharpshooting ability. Here’s a closer look at every player who’s committed to join the UNC men’s basketball program this offseason:
Luka Bogavac – SC Derby (ABA League, Montenegro)
Position: Guard | Height: 6’5″ | Eligibility Remaining: 3 Years
UNC made headlines with the first international commitment of the Hubert Davis-Jim Tanner era and it’s a big one. Luka Bogavac arrives from SC Derby in the ABA League, where he became one of Europe’s top college-eligible players.
The 21-year-old averaged nearly 15 points per game and shot a blistering 40% from three-point range on over five attempts per contest proof that he’s more than capable of stretching the floor. With advanced maturity and pro-level experience overseas, Bogavac could be a plug-and-play threat in the Tar Heels’ backcourt, especially as a scorer with a knack for tough shot-making.
“This kid’s wired to compete,” one international scout told sources. “He’s going to bring fire and leadership right away.”
Jaydon Young – Virginia Tech
Position: Guard | Height: 6’4″ | Eligibility Remaining: 2 Years
The Goldsboro native is coming home. After two years at Virginia Tech, where he played in 58 games and closed the 2024-25 season on a tear (16+ PPG in his last six games), Young is returning to North Carolina with something to prove.
Strong, physical, and able to score off the bounce, Young adds toughness and ACC experience to the Tar Heels’ backcourt rotation. His defensive upside and offensive confidence will make him a key rotational piece early on.
Jarin Stevenson – Alabama
Position: Forward | Height: 6’11” | Eligibility Remaining: 2 Years
From Seaforth High School to Final Fours with Alabama and now finally back to Chapel Hill. Stevenson, once a surprise Alabama commit, is returning to the Tar Heel State after two seasons in Tuscaloosa.
At 6-foot-11, Stevenson brings versatility to Carolina’s frontcourt. He averaged 5.3 points and 3.0 rebounds per game with the Crimson Tide, but fans believe his best basketball is still ahead of him. With length, shooting touch, and a new system, he could thrive in Carolina blue.
🎯 Jonathan Powell – West Virginia
Position: Wing | Height: 6’6″ | Eligibility Remaining: 3 Years
One of the Big 12’s top freshmen shooters in 2024-25, Powell is an under-the-radar gem from Dayton, Ohio. As a Mountaineer, he knocked down 64 threes and shot 35% from downtown while averaging 8.3 points per game.
UNC was looking for floor spacing on the wing and Powell delivers that in bunches. His length and ability to shoot over defenders make him a sneaky candidate to play big minutes in year one.
🛡️ Henri Veesaar – Arizona
Position: Center | Height: 7’0″ | Eligibility Remaining: 2 Years
Estonian big man Henri Veesaar solves a major issue for the Tar Heels: frontcourt size and rim protection. After playing a full 37-game slate at Arizona, where he averaged 9.4 points, 5.0 rebounds, and 1.1 blocks per game, Veesaar arrives with high-major experience and a defensive mindset.
He’s mobile, skilled, and has international seasoning from his time with Estonia’s national teams. Expect Veesaar to be a key piece anchoring the paint.
Kyan Evans – Colorado State
Position: Guard | Height: 6’2″ | Eligibility Remaining: 2 Years
Evans comes to UNC as one of the most efficient point guards available in the portal. After starting all 36 games for Colorado State, he helped lead the Rams to a Mountain West title and a shocking NCAA Tournament upset over Memphis.
In that game, he dropped 23 points and six threes all without a single turnover.
Evans shot 45% from three for the season and brings steady decision-making, elite shooting, and leadership. He could become a fan favorite in a hurry.
What This All Means
With six talented transfers including three legitimate long-range snipers and two frontcourt additions with size and skill Hubert Davis has restocked the cupboard in a major way. Carolina returns young talent, but this incoming class ensures the Tar Heels are ready to win now.
If chemistry clicks early, this group could elevate UNC back into the national championship conversation.
Tar Heel Nation, get ready. The new squad is long, deep, and deadly. August workouts can’t come soon enough.
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