UNC head coach Hubert Davis and his staff have been relatively quiet throughout the 2026 recruiting cycle, and the Tar Heels have secured only one commitment to date, from four-star small forward Maximo Adams.
While the 2026 cycle is winding down, the Tar Heels are still targeting a few prospects, including recently extending an offer to a talented combo guard from California who’s the son of a UNC legend.
Tar Heels Extend Offer to 2026 Combo Guard
On Feb. 12, UNC extended an offer to Malloy Smith, a 2026 combo guard prospect from Mater Dei High School in Santa Ana, California. He shared on X that the Tar Heels’ offer came after a conversation with Davis.
After an amazing conversation with Coach Davis, I’m blessed to say I’ve received an offer from the University of North Carolina! @UNC_Basketballpic.twitter.com/qhR72pv5YV
— Malloy Smith (@Malloytheboy30) February 13, 2026
- “After an amazing conversation with Coach Davis, I’m blessed to say I’ve received an offer from the University of North Carolina!” Smith wrote.
Not only is Smith a talented guard prospect, but he is also the son of UNC legend and 10-year NBA veteran Kenny “The Jet” Smith, who played for the Tar Heels from 1983 to 1987, and the brother of K.J. Smith, who played for the Tar Heels from 2016 to 2021.
UNC is the fourth program to offer Smith, joining Cal State Northridge, Portland State, and Cal. The Golden Bears have been pursuing the Mater Dei star for several months and hosted him for an official visit in October…