Transfer Portal: Tracking UNC basketball moves in 2025
College basketball's 2025 transfer portal is open, and it is expected to be very active once again. Plenty of players have already entered their names and drawn significant interest.
For the North Carolina Tar Heels, this is the most important offseason in recent memory. It is filled with a number of important questions. After a disappointing 2024-25 season in which the Tar Heels barely made the NCAA Tournament field before being bounced in the round of 64, Hubert Davis and general manager Jim Tanner have to hit multiple home runs this offseason.
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If they don't, the struggles could continue into next season for the Tar Heels.
Let's look at every rumor, report and move regarding the Tar Heels and the transfer portal.
LEAVING: Guard Cade Tyson (April 11th)
Mar 4, 2025; Blacksburg, Virginia, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels guard Cade Tyson (5) looks to shoot the ball during the second half against Virginia Tech Hokies at Cassell Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Brian Bishop-Imagn Images
After just one season, Cade Tyson is entering the transfer portal. He announced the decision on Friday afternoon.
ARRIVING: Guard Kyan Evans (Colorado State) (April 9th)
Mar 23, 2025; Seattle, WA, USA; Colorado State Rams guard Kyan Evans (0) reacts against the Maryland Terrapins in the first half at Climate Pledge Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-Imagn Images
UNC received its third commitment in the transfer portal as Colorado State guard Kyan Evans verbally committed on Wednesday.
RETURNING: Guard Seth Trimble (April 8th)
Mar 18, 2025; Dayton, OH, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels guard Seth Trimble (7) dribbles the ball defended by San Diego State Aztecs guard Kimo Ferrari (23) in the second half at UD Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images
Seth Trimble announced his return to the Tar Heels on Tuesday, as he comes back for his senior season.
LEAVING: Guard Ian Jackson (April 7)
Feb 22, 2025; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels guard Ian Jackson (11) reacts after hitting a three point shot in the first half at Dean E. Smith Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images
The Tar Heels are losing a key piece after just one season in Chapel Hill as five-star guard Ian Jackson announced his intentions to enter the transfer poral on Monday.
CONTACT: Guard Ja'Kobi Gillespie (Maryland) (April 2)
North Carolina is one of the teams who have reached out to Maryland guard Ja'Kobi Gillespie per Jon Rothstein.
COMMITTED: Guard Jonathan Powell (West Virginia) (April 1)
Feb 2, 2025; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; West Virginia Mountaineers guard Jonathan Powell (11) reacts to the crowd in the game against the Cincinnati Bearcats in the first half at Fifth Third Arena. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-Imagn Images
Hubert Davis and the Tar Heels land their first commitment in the transfer portal as shooting guard Jonathan Powell pledged his commitment on Tuesday. The commitment comes just hours after he had a Zoom meeting with the program.
VISIT: Center Henri Veesaar (Arizona) (April 2)
Mar 26, 2025; Newark, NJ, USA; Arizona Wildcats forward Henri Veesaar (13) warms up during a practice session in preparation for an East Regional semifinal game against the Duke Blue Devils at Prudential Center. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images
Per Inside Carolina, the Tar Heels will host Arizona center Henri Veesaar. He's one of the top centers in the portal and could fill a big need for UNC.
VISIT: Guard Nick Dorn (Elon) (April 1)
CHAPEL HILL, NORTH CAROLINA - NOVEMBER 04: Nick Dorn #0 of the Elon Phoenix reacts after making a three-point basket against the North Carolina Tar Heels during the second half of the game at the Dean E. Smith Center on November 04, 2024 in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. (Photo by)
The Tar Heels are hosting Nick Dorn on Tuesday for a visit per Inside Carolina.
VISIT: Point guard Nick Boyd (San Diego State)
Mar 18, 2025; Dayton, OH, USA; San Diego State Aztecs guard Nick Boyd (2) shoots the ball in the first half against the North Carolina Tar Heels at UD Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images
The first visit in the transfer portal offseason is guard Nick Boyd out of San Diego State who is visiting on Saturday.
CONTACT: Point guard Donovan Dent (New Mexico)
New Mexico Lobos guard Donovan Dent (2) shoots a layup in front of Michigan State Spartans forward Coen Carr (55) during the second half of an NCAA Tournament Second Round game at Rocket Arena on Sunday, March 23, 2025, in Cleveland, Ohio.
One of the top guards in the transfer portal, Donovan Dent is drawing significant interest from teams and North Carolina has already reached out.
LEAVING: Center Jalen Washington (March 25)
Jan 25, 2025; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels forward Jalen Washington (13) scores in the first half at Dean E. Smith Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images
The second player to enter the transfer portal is center Jalen Washington, who put his name in the portal on Tuesday.
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Washington averaged 5.7 points and 4.2 rebounds per game this season for the Tar Heels.
LEAVING: Guard Elliot Cadeau (March 25) (MICHIGAN)
Mar 18, 2025; Dayton, OH, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels guard Elliot Cadeau (3) reacts in the first half against the San Diego State Aztecs at UD Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images
UPDATE: Elliot Cadeau committed to Michigan on March 31st.
After two seasons at North Carolina, Elliot Cadeau entered the transfer portal on Tuesday with a do not contact tag.
In two seasons with the program, Cadeau averaged 8.3 points, 5.1 assists and 2.5 rebounds per game in 74 games, making 68 starts. That included a 2024-25 season in which he averaged 9.4 points and 6.2 assists per game.
INTEREST: Forward Malik Reneau (March 25)
Per Joe Tipton, the North Carolina Tar Heels are among those programs showing interest in Indiana forward Malik Reneau.
Contact: Guard Isaac McKneely
Feb 22, 2025; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; Virginia Cavaliers guard Isaac McKneely (11) shoots as North Carolina Tar Heels guard Elliot Cadeau (3) defends in the second half at Dean E. Smith Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images
The Virginia guard is in the transfer portal after three seasons with the Cavaliers. North Carolina has shown interest per On3.
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McKneely averaged 14.4 points, 2.7 rebounds and 2.9 assists per game while shooting 42.1% from the 3-point line last season.
Contact: Forward Nick Davidson (Nevada) (ELIMINATED)
Feb 4, 2025; Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA; Nevada Wolf Pack forward Nick Davidson (11) attempts a shot in the second half against the Air Force Falcons at Clune Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images
UPDATE: Nick Davidson has eliminated UNC from his list
Nevada forward Nick Davidson entered the transfer portal last week and is drawing interest from a long list of programs, including North Carolina.
Davidson averaged 15.8 points, 6.5 rebounds and 2.8 assists per game while shooting 50% from the field last season.
This article originally appeared on Tar Heels Wire: UNC basketball 2025 transfer portal tracker
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