With basketball just around the corner, it’s never too early to get a glimpse of the roster and the assigned jersey numbers to every player. News has broken over the last several days of Zayden High leaving the school and the impacts of that.
However, there is a lot to look forward to for UNC basketball this season with a strong transfer portal and a top recruiting class, the starting lineup and depth should both rank among the top of the nation. Led by RJ Davis, the Heels will try to make it further this year than last capping off with an ACC Tournament and NCAA Tournament win.
Here is a look into what the roster and jersey numbers will look like next season.
Feb 6, 2024; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets forward Tyzhaun Claude (12) dribbles against the Wake Forest Demon Deacons in the first half at McCamish Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 6, 2017; Chapel Hill, NC, USA; A general view of the logo on the court prior to the game between the North Carolina Tar Heels and the Western Carolina Catamounts at Dean E. Smith Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 3, 2024; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels guard Elliot Cadeau (2) shoots as Duke Blue Devils center Kyle Filipowski (30) defends in the second half at Dean E. Smith Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 22, 2024; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels guard RJ Davis (4) reacts near the end of the second half at Dean E. Smith Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports
Belmont guard Cade Tyson (10) grabs the ball as Middle Tennessee guard Jacob Johnson (15) guards him during the men’s basketball game on Saturday, Dec. 9, 2023, at MTSU..
Junior, Guard/Forward – #5
Apr 3, 2022; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels head coach Hubert Davis (left) talks to the media during a press conference as his son Elijah Davis (right) looks on during the 2022 NCAA men’s basketball tournament Final Four semifinals at Caesars Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports
March 23, 2024, Charlotte, NC, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels guard Seth Trimble (7) in action against the Michigan State Spartans in the second round of the 2024 NCAA Tournament at the Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-USA TODAY Sports
HOUSTON, TEXAS – APRIL 02: Drake Powell #9 shoots a basket against Karter Knox #21 during the first half of the mens 2024 McDonald’s All American Game at Toyota Center on April 02, 2024 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)
Freshman, Guard/Forward – #9
Apr 2, 2024; Houston, TX, USA; McDonald’s All American East forward Ian Jackson (11) shoots a layup during the first half against the McDonald’s All American West at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Maria Lysaker-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 24, 2024; Charlottesville, Virginia, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels forward Jalen Washington (13) attempts a shot against the Virginia Cavaliers during the first half of the game at John Paul Jones Arena. Mandatory Credit: Hannah Pajewski-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 6, 2017; Chapel Hill, NC, USA; A general view of the logo on the court prior to the game between the North Carolina Tar Heels and the Western Carolina Catamounts at Dean E. Smith Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 6, 2017; Chapel Hill, NC, USA; A general view of the logo on the court prior to the game between the North Carolina Tar Heels and the Western Carolina Catamounts at Dean E. Smith Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY Sports
Freshman, Forward – #15
Vanderbilt forward Ven-Allen Lubin (2) leaps for a rebound next to Georgia center Russel Tchewa (54) during the first half at Memorial Gym in Nashville, Tenn., Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2024.
Mar 2, 2024; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels forward Jae’Lyn Withers (24) celebrates after scoring against the North Carolina State Wolfpack during the first half at Dean E. Smith Center. Mandatory Credit: Scott Kinser-USA TODAY Sports
Graduate, Forward – #24
