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Prime UNC Basketball Target Is 'Built for the League'

Bryson Tiller is among the most pro-ready recruits on UNC basketball's 2025 wishlist.

Matt Giles

UNC basketball head coach Hubert Davis (Jaylynn Nash-USA TODAY Sports)
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Overtime Elite (Ga.) power forward Bryson Tiller, who ranks No. 8 overall on the 247Sports 2025 Composite, received a UNC basketball recruiting offer amid his impressive July performances on the grassroots circuit. He's done nothing but solidify his top-10 stock ever since.

Following his powerful displays in Border League action this past weekend in Las Vegas, the 6-foot-9, 240-pound five-star earned this highlight package from Courtside Films with a "built for the league" caption:

At the USA Basketball Junior National Team Minicamp in Colorado earlier this month, Bryson Tiller's aggressive play all over the court drew the following high praise from 247Sports' Brandon Jenkins, who listed him as one of the event's top performers:

"While most focus on the stat sheet plays [Tiller] makes on both ends, his physicality and willingness to play through contact is what makes him a legitimate league prospect.

"Tiller did convert on shots and was a human highlight reel on the defensive end; however, it was his habit of using his NBA-ready frame in ways that created scoring opportunities and extra possessions that made the strongest impression. His knack for seeking out contact with a purpose translates to the highest level of the sport."

Tiller has neither named finalists in his recruitment nor scheduled official visits to check out any of his growing number of suitors.

UNC basketball head coach Hubert Davis has extended offers to eight 2025 preps. All are composite five-star prospects. The list includes three other top-10 overall talents who play Bryson Tiller's position: Cameron Boozer (No. 2), Koa Peat (No. 4), and Caleb Wilson (No. 5).

None of UNC's targets in the cycle have either committed anywhere or eliminated the Tar Heels from contention via list cuts.

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Matt Giles is the editor and publisher of North Carolina Tar Heels on SI, Duke Blue Devils on SI, and NC State Wolfpack on SI, making him a key source for comprehensive coverage of these storied college basketball programs. Since joining UNC on SI in 2023, Matt has been dedicated to providing in-depth analysis, breaking news, and exclusive content on all three teams. He covers everything from game previews and recaps to player profiles and recruiting updates. Matt's expert knowledge of these teams has made his work a go-to resource for fans and followers of Duke, NC State, and UNC. As publisher, he shapes the editorial direction, ensuring that the most relevant and timely information reaches his audience.

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