Three familiar names in the Busting Brackets top 100 transfer list. Two incoming, 1 outgoing. I was surprised that Cadeau wasn't on their list.
Anyone can make a top 100 list, of course, but I enjoyed reading the blurbs on the players.
With Elliot Cadeau transferring to Michigan, Kyan Evans is in line to assume starting PG duties. With mounting pressure riding on Hubert Davis to deliver in 2025-26, Evans must continue his three-point shooting prowess -- something that wasn’t necessarily UNC’s strength last season -- after shooting 44.6% from behind the arc for the Rams in 2024-25.
Veesar, who played at Arizona last season, averaged 9.4 PPG and 5.0 RPG, shooting 59.2% from the field. He’s a stretch-five big man who also shot an impressive 32.7% from three. According to Adam Finkelstein, Veesar finished second in the Big 12 in both two-point field goal percentage (70%) and offensive rating (133.7).
There’s no question that North Carolina faced plenty of frontcourt woes last season. It’s the hope that Veesaar can provide that much-needed rim protection and offensive-rebounding prowess in their new-look frontcourt.
Just a freshman at North Carolina last season, the former five-star prospect averaged 11.9 PPG and 2.7 RPG, shooting 39.5% from three. While there were some legitimate consistency concerns, just take a look at this seven-game stretch last season: 22.7 PPG, 4.1 RPG, 54% shooting from the field.
Jackson thrives as a go-to scorer -- especially in the open court -- and was among the top explosive athletes in his class. While his freshman season was underwhelming relative to preseason expectations, the upside in the 6-foot-4 guard cannot be ignored. With Kadary Richmond and Deivon Smith departing in the backcourt, the ball is now in his court to make an impact for the Red Storm in 2025-26.
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Anyone can make a top 100 list, of course, but I enjoyed reading the blurbs on the players.
96. Kyan Evans, North Carolina
Kyan Evans arrives in Chapel Hill after taking a significant sophomore year jump at Colorado State last season, posting 10.6 PPG, 2.9 RPG and 3.1 APG. He was terrific in the NCAA Tournament, scoring 23 points in the Rams’ Round of 64 upset over Memphis.With Elliot Cadeau transferring to Michigan, Kyan Evans is in line to assume starting PG duties. With mounting pressure riding on Hubert Davis to deliver in 2025-26, Evans must continue his three-point shooting prowess -- something that wasn’t necessarily UNC’s strength last season -- after shooting 44.6% from behind the arc for the Rams in 2024-25.
27. Henri Veesaar, North Carolina
It’s a big year for Hubert Davis, and seven-footer Henri Veesar will be tasked with playing a significant role for the UNC Tar Heels’ frontcourt in 2025-26.Veesar, who played at Arizona last season, averaged 9.4 PPG and 5.0 RPG, shooting 59.2% from the field. He’s a stretch-five big man who also shot an impressive 32.7% from three. According to Adam Finkelstein, Veesar finished second in the Big 12 in both two-point field goal percentage (70%) and offensive rating (133.7).
There’s no question that North Carolina faced plenty of frontcourt woes last season. It’s the hope that Veesaar can provide that much-needed rim protection and offensive-rebounding prowess in their new-look frontcourt.
9. Ian Jackson, St. John’s
When Ian Jackson is in the zone, there’s no going back. He can rack up points in a hurry.Just a freshman at North Carolina last season, the former five-star prospect averaged 11.9 PPG and 2.7 RPG, shooting 39.5% from three. While there were some legitimate consistency concerns, just take a look at this seven-game stretch last season: 22.7 PPG, 4.1 RPG, 54% shooting from the field.
Jackson thrives as a go-to scorer -- especially in the open court -- and was among the top explosive athletes in his class. While his freshman season was underwhelming relative to preseason expectations, the upside in the 6-foot-4 guard cannot be ignored. With Kadary Richmond and Deivon Smith departing in the backcourt, the ball is now in his court to make an impact for the Red Storm in 2025-26.
More here including multiple ACC incomers:
NCAA Basketball: Ranking Top 100 transfers entering 2025-26 season
An in-depth look, including scouting analysis, into the top transfers in college hoops
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