UNC basketball program visits 2027 center

Hubert Davis and the North Carolina Tar Heels were in California to see a big 2025 recruiting target Niko Bundalo at Prolific Prep. But that’s not the only prospect they had their eyes on out there.

Class of 2027 center Obinna Ekezie Jr. told HS Top Recruiting on X that he has heard from some big programs in his recruitment over the week. North Carolina, Kentucky, Kansas, and UCLA have been in to see him via the X account as early interest starts to pour in for him.

The 7-foot, 220-pound center has a long ways to go in his recruitment but drawing some interest from some big programs already is a good sign.

For North Carolina, it makes sense to check in on the prospect despite it being so early. North Carolina was involved in Darryn Peterson’s recruitment and is currently involved in Bundalo’s as well. So being out there, it doesn’t hurt to check in on a future prospect either.

There are no rankings out for the 2027 class yet, but the talented Ekezie Jr. should be among the top players in the class as the process goes on.

North Carolina is still seeking its first commitment in the 2025 or 2026 classes as the work continues for Davis and his staff.

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