# UNC Lands Kevin Thomas COMMITMENT...BUT Matt Able’s "Back & Forth" NBA Decision Has Fans STRESSED

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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: 2026-05-14T07:00:00+00:00
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North Carolina got a commitment on Wednesday from class of 2026 SF 4-star Kevin Thomas. Matt Able had a NICE performance at the NBA Draft Combine 5-on-5 scrimmage on Wednesday. It has Carolina fans worrying about him staying in the NBA Draft. He told ESPN's Jeff Borzello that he's "back & forth" on the decision. Michael Malone has added a 4th assistant to his coaching staff in the form of former Cleveland Cavaliers assistant Bryan Tibaldi.

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