The connection only surfaced over the past few days, but it didn’t take very long for it to become a match.
Kevin Thomas commits to North Carolina
Former LSU commit and four-star forward Kevin Thomas has committed to Michael Malone and the UNC basketball program. This announcement comes as Thomas is currently on his official visit in Chapel Hill, as Joe Tipton of On3 was the first to report the news.
NEWS: 4⭐️ Kevin Thomas has committed to North Carolina, his agent KJ Smith told @Rivals. The 6-7 small forward is a former LSU signee and a top-100 recruit in the 2026 class. https://t.co/cFGX9a9XmCpic.twitter.com/z782UUbkSe
— Joe Tipton (@JoeTipton) May 13, 2026
This was a low-key development, as Thomas wasn’t necessarily on North Carolina’s radar during his initial recruitment process. However, Michael Malone and his staff have identified him as a long-term contributor to the program and hope to unlock his full potential now that he has pledged to the Tar Heels.
As his visit to campus inched closer, all signs pointed to this pairing actually happening. This was one that made sense for both sides, as Thomas was looking for a new home following LSU’s coaching change, while North Carolina aspired to add some more quality talent to its roster for the upcoming 2026-2027 season…