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UNC Basketball Officially Enters Fray for Dual-Sport Standout

Kendre' Harrison now holds offers from the UNC basketball and football programs.

Matt Giles

UNC basketball head coach Hubert Davis
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Reidsville High School (N.C.) rising junior and longtime UNC football offer holder Kendre' Harrison is the No. 1 tight end in the 2026 class. Plus, the 6-foot-7, 245-pound athlete, a fleet-footed bruiser who routinely shatters backboards and has been on the UNC basketball recruiting radar for months, would likely be in the conversation for the top spot among power forwards if more of the major recruiting sites viewed him as a probable hoopster in college.

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Harrison, a frequent visitor in Chapel Hill for football and basketball games this past year, has said he wants to play both sports at the next level. Fortunately for the Tar Heels, both of the gridiron and hardwood variety, it looks like UNC basketball head coach Hubert Davis is taking his wish seriously.

Davis' Tar Heels were among those who reached out to the phenom directly this past weekend, the beginning of the open-contact period on the 2026 trail.

And on Thursday, Hubert Davis showed up at the UNC football program's Carolina King Of The Hill prep camp to check in on Harrison, HighSchoolOT's Evan Moesta reported.

An offer from Davis soon followed, according to 247Sports' Sherrell McMillan.

Kendre' Harrison, sitting at No. 26 overall, No. 2 in North Carolina, and No. 5 among power forwards on the 2026 ESPN 60, becomes the third 2026 prospect to end up on the UNC basketball offer sheet, joining Prolific Prep (Calif.) five-star forward Tyran Stokes and Caldwell Academy (N.C.) four-star forward Cole Cloer.

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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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