What to know about new UNC center Cade Bennerman

TL;DR

North Carolina has signed former Northwestern center Cade Bennerman, adding depth to their roster. Bennerman, a 7-foot player, is the fifth transfer commitment for the Tar Heels amid recent departures.

Key points

Cade Bennerman is a 7-foot center from Northwestern.
He is the fifth player to transfer to UNC this season.
UNC needed a new starting center after player departures.
Bennerman has four years of eligibility remaining.
He has impressive physical measurements, including a 34-inch vertical.

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Cade Bennerman

North Carolina added a much-needed big man to the roster in former Northwestern center Cade Bennerman, the fifth player to commit to the Tar Heels from the transfer portal.

With Henri Veesaar declaring for the NBA Draft and James Brown and Zayden High transferring, UNC suddenly finds itself thin up front. The Tar Heels need a new starting center and more bodies at both the four and the five, and Bennerman helps address that shortage immediately. He is the second front court piece to commit to the Tar Heels after Florida Atlantic transfer Maxim Logue.

The 7-foot, 205-pound center was rated the No. 29 player at his position in the transfer portal. He redshirted last season at Northwestern and did not appear in a game, leaving him with four years of eligibility remaining. He has a 9-foot-5 standing reach, a 7-foot-5 wingspan and a 34-inch max vertical.

Here are some things to know about the newest Tar Heel.