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UNC contacts Memphis transfer to bolster backcourt
TL;DR
North Carolina is actively seeking to strengthen its backcourt after losing key players to graduation and the transfer portal. They have reached out to Curtis Givens III from Memphis, who averaged 9.4 points per game last season and has also attracted interest from several other schools.
If there are any guarantees this offseason, North Carolina has to rebuild its backcourt.
The Tar Heels have lost most of their production from last season, either due to graduation (Seth Trimble) or the transfer portal (Luka Bogavac, Derek Dixon and Jonathan Powell). Because of this, UNC has reached out to multiple players, including Terrence Brown and Juke Harris. Now we can add another to the list.
Curtis Givens III of Memphis has been in contact with the Tar Heels as well, according to Sam Kayser of League Ready. He has also received interest from Boston College, Georgetown, Georgia Tech, McNeese State, NC State, Ohio State, Ole Miss and USC.
He averaged 9.4 points, 2.3 assists and 2.1 rebounds per game last season. He also shot 43.1% from the field, 36.5% from beyond the arc and 60.1% from the free-throw line. He also had a 16.5% assist rate.He spent his freshman season at LSU in 2024-25, when he averaged 4.8 points, 1.7 rebounds and 1.6 assists.
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This article originally appeared on Tar Heels Wire: UNC basketball: Tar Heels contact Memphis transfer Curtis Givens III
Q&A
What are Curtis Givens III's stats from last season at Memphis?
Curtis Givens III averaged 9.4 points, 2.3 assists, and 2.1 rebounds per game while shooting 43.1% from the field and 36.5% from three-point range.
Which schools are interested in Curtis Givens III besides North Carolina?
In addition to North Carolina, Curtis Givens III has received interest from Boston College, Georgetown, Georgia Tech, McNeese State, NC State, Ohio State, Ole Miss, and USC.
Why is North Carolina looking to rebuild its backcourt?
North Carolina is looking to rebuild its backcourt due to the loss of significant production from last season, primarily from players who graduated or transferred.
