UNC basketball lands commitment from five-star guard Dylan Mingo
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The North Carolina Tar Heels 2026 basketball recruiting class has turned into an impressive one. After landing Maximo Adams late in 2025, the Tar Heels made a big splash on Tuesday morning.
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Five-star combo guard Dylan Mingo officially committed to North Carolina, ending his recruitment after months of visits. In the end, Mingo picked North Carolina over fellow finalists Baylor, Penn State and Washington.
The addition of Mingo now gives North Carolina a two-man class in 2026 and two top 25 players in the class. While it's only a two-man class, it's a great start and gives Hubert Davis something to work with, along with the transfer portal.
Mingo made his decision live on ESPN's "First Take," committing during a segment with Stephen A. Smith.
Breaking: Dylan Mingo, the No. 9 ranked player in the SC Next 100 for the Class of 2026, has committed to North Carolina, he told Stephen A. Smith on @FirstTake. pic.twitter.com/UyUyVFJZaN
— SportsCenter NEXT (@SCNext) February 17, 2026
The 6-foot-5, 190-pound combo guard hails from New York and plays at Long Island Lutheran. He's ranked No. 5 nationally, No. 2 combo guard, and No. 1 player in the state of New York per the 247Sports composite recruiting rankings.
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