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UNC Basketball Recruiting: Nikolas Khamenia Now Making Moves

The heralded UNC basketball target has locked in one official visit elsewhere and is gearing up to name his finalists.

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UNC basketball recruiting target Nikolas Khamenia
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Harvard-Westlake School (Calif.) senior Nikolas Khamenia, a UNC basketball offer holder since late May, is ready to announce a top five this week, the 6-foot-8, 210-pound forward informed HS Top Recruits on Wednesday night.

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And he's now scheduled the first official visit of his senior year: to Arizona at the end of this month. Last year, Gonzaga was the only program to host Khamenia in an official capacity.

Khamenia, a gifted stretch-four who has received about two dozen offers and is nearing five-star status, ranks No. 27 overall, No. 9 at his position, and No. 4 among Californians on the 247Sports 2025 Composite.

As for whether UNC basketball head coach Hubert Davis and his staff will end up among his finalists this week, well, it could go either way.

After all, Khamenia hasn't revealed any plans to visit Davis & Co. this fall. On the other hand, most of his other suitors are in the same boat.

The Tar Heels, who remain without a commitment from the current crop of high school seniors and are one of several blueblood hopefuls in the Nikolas Khamenia sweepstakes, have seen mixed results in recent months when it comes to list drops on the 2025 trail. They appear to remain in contention for all but a handful of the 18 talents they've officially targeted in the cycle.

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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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