Breaking News: BYU Transfer Kanon Catchings flips Commitment to UNC Basketball… Read More
In a major shakeup on the college basketball recruiting trail, former BYU commit Kanon Catchings has officially flipped his commitment to the University of North Carolina, sending ripples across the NCAA landscape.
Catchings, a highly touted 6-foot-9 forward and former top-40 national recruit, had initially pledged to BYU after entering the transfer portal earlier this offseason. However, in a surprise move that caught even insiders off guard, Catchings announced late Thursday evening that he will now be suiting up for the Tar Heels.
“I’ve prayed about this, talked with my family, and feel like Chapel Hill is the best place for me to grow — on and off the court,” Catchings said in a social media post confirming the decision.
Catchings brings elite length, athleticism, and a versatile scoring ability to a UNC squad already looking dangerous heading into next season. Originally part of Purdue’s 2023 recruiting class, he never suited up for the Boilermakers and eventually made a brief stop at BYU before re-entering the portal. Now, the former 4-star prospect finds himself headed to one of college basketball’s most storied programs.
For UNC, the addition of Catchings adds serious depth and flexibility to their frontcourt — a potential game-changer in the ACC. Tar Heel fans, meanwhile, are already buzzing about what this means for their championship hopes.
As for BYU, the sudden reversal leaves a notable hole in their recruiting class and plenty of questions as they pivot toward the next phase of the offseason.
