Some good news surrounding the UNC men’s basketball program came on Thursday with the announcement of this year’s McDonald’s All-American Game roster, as the Tar Heels lead the entire country with four players selected to participate.

Of the 24 high school seniors selected, three have signed with Duke and two have pledged loyalty to Kentucky–the only other programs with more than one player chosen. Four players have still yet to commit to a college.

Centers Day’Ron Sharpe and Walker Kessler will join guards Caleb Love and R.J. Davis as future Tar Heels playing in the country’s most prestigious high school All-Star game on April 1 in Houston.

Sharpe is the No. 14 ranked player in America according to 24/7 Sports Composite Rankings, with Kessler and Love just behind at No. 16 and No. 21 respectively. All three players are classified as five-star recruits.

Davis, meanwhile, is listed as a four-star recruit ranked at No. 58.

The only member of UNC’s incoming recruiting class not named a McDonald’s All-American was 6-foot-7-inch wing Puff Johnson. The younger brother of Cameron Johnson is also a four-star recruit who checks in at No. 46 on the 24/7 Sports Composite Rankings–12 places higher than Davis.

For the full McDonald’s All-American roster, click here.

 

 

Photo via Todd Melet

Related Stories
‹
On Air Today: Jones Angell (Not In Paris) on UNC Football and Men's Basketball
Voice of the Tar Heels Jones Angell joins Aaron to discuss UNC football and men's basketball, ahead of two big games in the next four days.
The Morning News: Property Tax Amendments and UNC Basketball
In today's news: local leaders oppose a proposed constitutional amendment that would limit counties' ability to pay for required services.
UNC Men's Basketball Outlasts Charlotte in Overtime in Preseason Exhibition
The Tar Heels will be glad Tuesday night’s game doesn’t count. But it provided several worrying signs, nonetheless. Charlotte led by as many as 15 points in the first half, then used a late run in the second half to erase a seven-point deficit to force overtime at the Smith Center. In the overtime, Carolina […]
UNC Men's Basketball vs. Charlotte (2026): How to Watch, Cord-Cutting Options and Tip-Off Time
UNC will wrap up its preseason schedule Tuesday night when it hosts Charlotte for a third and final exhibition game. UNC begins the regular season next Monday, Nov. 2. If you aren’t attending the game in person, here’s how to follow along at home: Broadcast Schedule Those hoping to listen on the radio can do […]
Former UNC Head Coach Hubert Davis Joining TNT as Analyst
Hubert Davis will be back on TV next month. Davis, who was fired as the UNC head coach in March, is joining TNT as a studio and game analyst for the 2026-27 college basketball season. According to Sports Business Journal, the deal is for multiple years. Davis’ first studio appearance is scheduled for Thursday, Nov. […]
The Morning News: Midterm Approaching, Carrboro Fire, Pittsboro vs. Google Fiber
In today's news: dozens of firefighters battle a blaze in Carrboro, and Pittsboro halts Google Fiber work for the second time this month.
This Week in UNC Sports: October 26-November 1, 2026
This series of posts will be made weekly on Chapelboro with a full schedule of UNC sports contests, both in Chapel Hill and elsewhere. Note that game times and broadcast information are subject to change due to inclement weather or other factors. The week of Halloween means several UNC sports will be wrapping up their […]
Chansky's Notebook: On The Glass
Michael Malone began his press conference by pointing out what might be Carolina's biggest liability this season: rebounding effectively.
The Morning News: Prosecution Rests in Hedgepeth Trial, Early Voting Continues in NC
In today's news: the prosecution rests in the Faith Hedgepeth murder trial, and early voting turnout remains high for the 2026 midterm.
On Air Today: 97.9 The Hill's Michael Koh on UNC Football and Men's Basketball, October 19, 2026
The Hill's Michael Koh discusses a busy weekend in sports, from UNC football's win over Duke to the latest basketball exhibition.
›