How Maxim Logue fits into North Carolina’s frontcourt plans

Jan 28, 2025; Spokane, Washington, USA; Oregon State Beavers forward Maxim Logue (77) dunks the ball against the Gonzaga Bulldogs in the second half at McCarthey Athletic Center. Mandatory Credit: James Snook-Imagn Images

His lack of experience at the Power Four level.

Logue spent his freshman season at Oregon State and his sophomore season at Florida Atlantic, averaging 9.2 minutes per game across the two years. While he produced solid numbers off the bench, he was not facing powerhouse programs like Duke, Louisville or Virginia on a nightly basis. UNC also has recent experience with portal additions from mid-major programs who struggled to adjust.

Kyan Evans, one of the nation’s best 3-point shooters at Colorado State in 2024-25, never found his rhythm in Chapel Hill and was eventually benched.

How will he fit in at Carolina

Jan 26, 2014; Chapel Hill, NC, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels mascot waves a flag before the game at Dean E. Smith Student Activities Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports

Logue projects as a key reserve, in a role similar to the one Zayden High filled late last season. He is unlikely to do much beyond what he does best: control the glass and finish around the rim.

With enough agility to put the ball on the floor for a dribble or two, spin and get to the basket, he can punish smaller defenders. But his primary value lies in offensive rebounding, finishing and protecting the paint — tangible skills that should translate well off the bench and something that fits into Michael Malone’s vision on how he wants his teams to play.

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