Summary
The University of North Carolina (UNC) basketball team has acquired Neoklis Avdalas, a talented player transferring from Virginia Tech, for the 2026-27 season. Avdalas was a standout player in his freshman year, ranking highly in the transfer portal.
Key Facts
- UNC has recruited Neoklis Avdalas from Virginia Tech through the transfer portal.
- Avdalas averaged 12.1 points, 3.1 rebounds, and 4.6 assists in his freshman year.
- He scored 33 points in his second college game.
- Avdalas is a 6-foot-9 guard originally from Greece.
- He was ranked as the No. 10 overall player and No. 1 combo guard in the transfer portal.
- Virginia Tech's head coach praised Avdalas as the most talented player he has coached.
- UNC also plans to hire Kim English as an assistant coach.
- UNC forward Jarin Stevenson announced he will return for the 2026-27 season.
