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UNC Basketball: Another Transfer Commits to Tar Heels

The 2024-25 UNC basketball roster now includes a dozen scholarship players.

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Following two years at Morehead State, a year at Western Carolina, and a senior season at Georgia Tech, Tyzhaun Claude is heading to Chapel Hill for his graduate campaign. The 6-foot-8, 240-pound forward publicized his commitment to the UNC basketball program on Wednesday.

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The 24-year-old Claude, who hails from Goldsboro, N.C., averaged 4.8 points and 5.2 rebounds in 17.4 minutes per game across his 32 appearances for the Yellow Jackets last season. During his lone season at Western Carolina, he was a full-time starter, averaging 15.4 points and 8.6 boards.

Although he's a force on the glass and adds some depth to the Tar Heel frontcourt for Hubert Davis' fourth season as UNC basketball head coach, it's unlikely that Tyzhaun Claude will be part of the regular rotation.

"I was a UNC fan growing up," Claude informed Zagsblog's Adam Zagoria, "and Coach Hubert made me feel like I was important to him. I know I can bring certain things to this team that translate to winning even if it doesn't show up on the stat sheet. I'm going to give 110 percent every time I'm on the court."

He's the Tar Heels' third scholarship addition via the transfer portal this offseason. The other two are former two-year Belmont forward Cade Tyson and former one-year Vanderbilt forward Ven-Allen Lubin (previously at Notre Dame.

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MATT GILES

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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