UNC & The Tar Heels’ Yet Again Receive Another Heart-breaking News, loses transfer portal target to ACC rival
Last year, the transfer portal did not favor North Carolina, as Hubert Davis and his team saw one player after another opt for different schools. While they did manage to secure a few transfers, none met the expectations or stood out. Unfortunately, it feels like history is repeating itself, or as some might say, déjà vu.
Isaac McKneely, who was one of the initial prospects the Tar Heels showed interest in from the portal, has decided to join Pat Kelsey at Louisville for the upcoming season.
After North Carolina was eliminated from the NCAA Tournament and the transfer portal became available, Hubert Davis and Jim Tanner quickly expressed interest in McKneely, a guard from Virginia who entered the portal on its opening day.
The former Cavalier averaged 14.4 points, 2.7 rebounds, and 2.9 assists per game last season, and he was particularly known for his outstanding three-point shooting, hitting 42.1% from beyond the arc and 43.9% overall.
He was the quintessential guard that Roy Williams would have pursued, boasting desirable traits like height, shooting ability, and solid decision-making.
NEWS: Virginia transfer guard Isaac McKneely has committed to Louisville, source told @On3sports.
The 6-4 junior averaged 14.7 points per game this season and shot 42% from three. https://t.co/whsBsXBzQP pic.twitter.com/U2rgmlxYWe
— Joe Tipton (@TiptonEdits) April 3, 2025
Once again, the Tar Heels find themselves on the losing end of a transfer commitment. They’ve expressed interest but missed out on players like Silas Demary (UConn), Dedan Thomas Jr. (UCLA), and Nick Davidson (Clemson). Additionally, they’re expected to miss out on Nick Boyd, who has a 247Sports projection to Wisconsin, and Ja’Kobi Gillespie, who is projected to Tennessee.
This situation raises some tough questions. Can Hubert Davis attract top talent? Is Jim Tanner the right fit as general manager? Does the team need more NIL funding to remain competitive? How can UNC basketball reclaim its status among the elite blue blood programs?
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