Critically acclaimed five-star small forward Maximo Adams has found himself at the center of attention in recent weeks. His visit with North Carolina exceeded all expectations, and his time with head coach Hubert Davis and company led to him cancelling his final scheduled visit with Duke.
Knowing how many prospects the Blue Devils have taken from UNC in recent memory, landing Adams would be a massive get for Davis. North Carolina is off to an extremely slow start in their Class of 2026, getting a verbal commitment from Adams could begin to turn everything around.
UNC Closer To Landing Adams
North Carolina Official Visit pic.twitter.com/8Z10iKV9ex
— Maxi Adams (@MaximoAdams25) October 28, 2025
Now, more than ever, UNC is in the drivers seat for the 6’7” 205-pound small forward. Adams posted pictures from his visit with the Tar Heels, a visit that he thought went extremely well. He discussed watching Caleb Wilson, talking with Coach Davis, and everything else that transpired in the 30-hours he was there.
In the end, North Carolina clearly made a lasting impact on a Top 10 small forward in the Class of ’26. Adams, who seemed likely to swing towards Duke after his visit, had seen enough after talking things over with Davis.
Rivals’ Jamie Shaw Chimes In
🔮 Calling My Shot: The latest Intel + predictions on where top uncommitted prospects in 2026 will land.UNC, Duke, Kentucky, Michigan State & more — who’s trending where? 👀[READ] 👉 https://t.co/egKrxtwfrCpic.twitter.com/ZYhExlyuLp
— Jamie Shaw (@JamieShaw5) October 30, 2025
While Shaw isn’t extremely confident in UNC landing Adams, he gives them a 40% chance. His confidence level is slightly lower than some others, but there were plenty of recruits that he only had a 25-35% confidence level in…