# RELENTLESS: UNC MAKES WAVES in 2027 Recruiting, Aggressively Targets Jordan Page, 10 More Top 15 Recruits

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Podcast: [Locked On Tar Heels - Daily Podcast On North Carolina Tar Heels Basketball & Football](https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-tar-heels-daily-podcast-on-north-carolina-tar-heels-basketball-football-307512)
Published: 2026-08-18T07:00:00+00:00
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North Carolina Tar Heels basketball amps up its recruiting strategy as Michael Malone aggressively targets elite prospects, offering scholarships to 11 of the top 15 players in the 2027 class, including 5-star wing Jordan Page from Raleigh. Is this bold approach the key to returning UNC to blue-blood dominance, or does it risk missing out if marquee names commit elsewhere? The conversation focused on the importance of length, versatility, and in-state connections in the modern college game. Shifting to football, the discussion explored UNC’s daunting 2026schedule—facing Notre Dame, Miami, and Louisville, all ranked in the AP preseason Top 25. Several points were raised, including whether a bowl game is possible after last season’s four-win campaign and which swing games (like TCU and NC State) could define Bill Belichick’s squad. With tough matchups and high-stakes recruiting, the Tar Heels face crucial tests on both the hardwood and the gridiron.

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