UNC Lands 7'7 Keita, Boosts Frontcourt

0:00On May 1st, North Carolina just dropped a recruiting bomb, by landing five star big man, Sayon Kita. This seven-foot phenom for Molly, boasts a seven-foot seven-wing span, and tops the list of elite high school post-players worldwide. He's set to reclassify from the class of 2027 into 2026, so he can suit up for the tar heels as early as this coming. Season. Kita kicked off his hoob's journey in Spain four years back, and already has pro minutes under his belt with FC Barcelona's top squad in Spain's Liga. ACB. Last season marked his debut there, and he's logging spot duty this year, too, sharpening skills that scream rim protection and athletic finishes. The timing hits perfect for coach Michael Malone's crew. They just got word that StarCenter Hunter Vsar is bolting for the 2026 NBA draft, leaving a void in the paint, that Kita's length, and. Hunter can feel right away. Fans and scouts are buzzing about his pro polish, translating quick to college ball, much

1:00like Vsar's path. At 18, he's primed to dominate early and boost UNC's front court depth. With this move locked in, the tar heels look stacked to chase deep tournament runs and keep their NBA pipeline flowing strong.