The North Carolina Tar Heels have been experiencing a challenging stretch in the 2026 basketball recruiting class, failing to secure a commitment thus far. The team’s struggles were further highlighted on Tuesday, as they watched Anthony Thompson and Bryson Howard commit to other programs. With UNC missing out on several top targets, their options are dwindling, and the pressure is mounting to secure a commitment from one of their remaining targets. Fortunately, the Tar Heels may have received some encouraging news regarding one of their lone targets left.
Four-star small forward Maximo Adams is one of the top targets left for North Carolina in the 2026 class. Initially, Adams was set to visit UNC for Halloween weekend, but he has now moved that visit up to this weekend. The Tar Heels will be in Utah this Friday to face off against BYU in an exhibition game, and Adams will take advantage of the opportunity to check out the campus, Saturday’s football game, and spend time with the team.
Adams, a Sierra Canyon product, is ranked No. 25 nationally, No. 11 small forward, and No. 6 player in the state of California, according to the 247Sports recruiting rankings. His visit to UNC is significant, as it comes ahead of his scheduled visit to Duke on November 8th. Adams has already visited Kansas, Texas, and Michigan State, and his decision is eagerly anticipated by the Tar Heels.
The Tar Heels are hoping that Adams’ visit will help solidify a commitment from the talented small forward. With their recruiting class struggling thus far, UNC needs a boost, and Adams could be the key to turning their fortunes around. The next few weeks will be crucial in determining the Tar Heels’ recruiting fate, and all eyes will be on Adams’ decision.
