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UNC guard finds new home in transfer portal
TL;DR
UNC guard Kyan Evans has transferred to Minnesota, leaving a gap in the Tar Heels' backcourt for the upcoming season. Freshman Isaiah Denis has withdrawn from the transfer portal, providing some stability for the team.
Key points
- Kyan Evans transferred to Minnesota.
- Isaiah Denis withdrew from the transfer portal.
- UNC needs to reshape its backcourt for the 2026-27 season.
Terrence BrownJuke HarrisNorth CarolinaMinnesota
With graduations and outgoing transfers, the UNC men's basketball team needs to reshape its backcourt for the 2026-27 season.
North Carolina received some good news earlier Saturday, with freshman guard Isaiah Denis withdrawing himself from the transfer portal. The Tar Heels are also awaiting decisions from a few key targets, most notably Terrence Brown and Juke Harris.
On Saturday, UNC also lost one of its initial 2025-26 starters to a Big 10 team, as point guard Kyan Evans committed to Minnesota.
With Derek Dixon committing to Arizona earlier in April, Evans had a strong chance for increased minutes next season. Now, Evans will instead play for his former head coach at Colorado State.
Evans came to Chapel Hill with plenty of promise, helping anchor the Rams' 2025, First Round NCAA Tournament upset of Memphis. Averaging 10.6 points, 3.1 assists and 2.9 rebounds during that sophomore campaign, Evans proved himself as a do-it-all point guard.
Evans began his North Carolina career with promise, thanks to three double-digit point totals in his first six starts. Dixon began to emerge during non-conference play, most notably in a road upset of Kentucky, which started cutting into Evans' playing time.
Q&A
Why did Kyan Evans transfer from UNC to Minnesota?
Kyan Evans transferred to Minnesota to play for his former head coach at Colorado State.
What impact does Kyan Evans' transfer have on UNC's basketball team?
Evans' transfer creates a gap in the backcourt for UNC, which is already facing changes due to graduations and other transfers.
Who are the key targets UNC is waiting on after Evans' transfer?
UNC is awaiting decisions from key targets Terrence Brown and Juke Harris as they reshape their roster.
