Tyzhaun Claude is making a significant move in his basketball career as he heads to Chapel Hill for his graduate season with the University of North Carolina. After spending two years at Morehead State, one year at Western Carolina, and a senior season at Georgia Tech, the 6-foot-8, 240-pound forward announced his commitment to the Tar Heels on Wednesday.
Hailing from Goldsboro, North Carolina, Claude has had an eventful college journey. He began his career at Morehead State, where he started 19 games as a true freshman but faced challenges due to injuries in the following seasons. His transfer to Western Carolina proved to be a turning point, as he excelled there, averaging 15.4 points and 8.6 rebounds per game, leading the Southern Conference in rebounding.
Claude’s stint at Georgia Tech saw him average 4.8 points and 5.2 rebounds in a more limited role, but he showcased his potential in a standout performance against UNC, where he contributed significantly to an upset victory.
Now, as he joins the Tar Heels, Claude adds much-needed depth to the frontcourt, especially with the departure of all-time rebounding leader Armando Bacot. His experience and skill set are expected to bolster the team’s rebounding efforts as Coach Hubert Davis prepares for the upcoming season.
Claude expressed his excitement about joining UNC, stating that he has always been a fan of the program and feels valued by Coach Davis. With his commitment, the Tar Heels have strengthened their roster, and fans are eager to see how Claude will contribute to the team’s success in the 2024-25 season.
The 24-year-old Tyzhaun Claude, originally from Goldsboro, North Carolina, had a solid performance last season with the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets, averaging 4.8 points and 5.2 rebounds in 17.4 minutes over 32 games. Prior to that, he spent a year as a full-time starter at Western Carolina, where he excelled with averages of 15.4 points and 8.6 rebounds per game.
While Claude is known for his rebounding skills and will add depth to the frontcourt for Hubert Davis in his fourth season as head coach, it seems unlikely that he will be a regular part of the rotation.
One could argue that Seth Trimble’s impressive acceleration past reigning ACC Player of the Year RJ Davis and his ability to navigate around big man Zayden High has earned him a spot among the standout highlights of the Tar Heels’ offseason practices.
Last season, Trimble contributed an average of 5.2 points and 2.1 rebounds in 17.1 minutes per game for a UNC team that secured the ACC regular season title and a No. 1 seed in the NCAA Tournament. Although he is primarily recognized for his electrifying dunks, he also demonstrated his shooting ability by hitting 41.9% of his three-point attempts throughout the season.
Initially, Trimble entered the transfer portal in the spring, but the Wisconsin native quickly decided to withdraw his name and joyfully confirmed his return to Chapel Hill for the 2024-25 season.
The Tar Heels will kick off their season at home against Elon on November 4, followed by a highly anticipated matchup against Kansas just four days later.
Major UNC Basketball Prospect Chooses to Commit to Another Blueblood Program.
This offseason, UNC basketball head coach Hubert Davis and his staff have faced challenges in both the transfer portal and recruiting efforts, particularly in securing top-tier big men, falling short of their expectations.
“Being able to wear Kentucky on my chest,” Moreno told 247Sports’ Travis Branham, “is just as Reed Sheppard said: there’s nothing better.”
Before setting his announcement date this week, Moreno had planned official visits in the fall to UNC, Ohio State, Indiana, Arkansas, and Kentucky. However, it seems that an unofficial visit to Kentucky earlier this month solidified his decision.
Now, the only undecided center on the 2025 UNC basketball offer list is four-star southpaw Eric Reibe from The Bullis School in Maryland.
UNC Basketball: Top High School Prospect Set to Join Chapel Hill This Fall.
UNC basketball has yet to secure a recruit with a perfect composite rating of 1.0000, according to 247Sports. The closest they came was with Harrison Barnes, who had a rating of 0.9999 in the 2010 class.
Earlier this month, the 6-foot-9, 200-pound five-star recruit, ranked No. 1 overall on the 247Sports 2025 Composite, announced his seven finalists in the recruiting process. While he eliminated several prestigious programs, AJ Dybantsa kept UNC basketball head coach Hubert Davis and his staff in the running, alongside Kansas, Kansas State, Alabama, Auburn, Baylor, and BYU.
On Thursday, Dybantsa’s father, Ace Dybantsa, disclosed that the 17-year-old has scheduled six official visits for the upcoming fall semester, which includes a trip to Chapel Hill.
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