UNC basketball releases jersey numbers for the upcoming season
matthew beighle
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CHAPEL HILL, NORTH CAROLINA - JANUARY 13: RJ Davis #4 of the North Carolina Tar Heels moves the ball against the Syracuse Orangeduring the game at the Dean E. Smith Center on January 13, 2024 in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. The Tar Heels won 103-67. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images)
With basketball just around the corner, it's never too early to get a glimpse of the roster and the assigned jersey numbers to every player. News has broken over the last several days of Zayden High leaving the school and the impacts of that.
However, there is a lot to look forward to for UNC basketball this season with a strong transfer portal and a top recruiting class, the starting lineup and depth should both rank among the top of the nation. Led by RJ Davis, the Heels will try to make it further this year than last capping off with an ACC Tournament and NCAA Tournament win.
Here is a look into what the roster and jersey numbers will look like next season.
Tyzhaun Claude
Feb 6, 2024; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets forward Tyzhaun Claude (12) dribbles against the Wake Forest Demon Deacons in the first half at McCamish Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports
Graduate, Forward - #0
James Brown
Dec 6, 2017; Chapel Hill, NC, USA; A general view of the logo on the court prior to the game between the North Carolina Tar Heels and the Western Carolina Catamounts at Dean E. Smith Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY Sports
Freshman, Forward - #2
Elliot Cadeau
Feb 3, 2024; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels guard Elliot Cadeau (2) shoots as Duke Blue Devils center Kyle Filipowski (30) defends in the second half at Dean E. Smith Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports
Sophomore, Guard - #3
RJ Davis
Jan 22, 2024; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels guard RJ Davis (4) reacts near the end of the second half at Dean E. Smith Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports
Graduate, Guard - #4
Cade Tyson
Belmont guard Cade Tyson (10) grabs the ball as Middle Tennessee guard Jacob Johnson (15) guards him during the men’s basketball game on Saturday, Dec. 9, 2023, at MTSU..
Junior, Guard/Forward - #5
Elijah Davis
Apr 3, 2022; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels head coach Hubert Davis (left) talks to the media during a press conference as his son Elijah Davis (right) looks on during the 2022 NCAA men's basketball tournament Final Four semifinals at Caesars Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports
Senior, Guard - #6
Seth Trimble
March 23, 2024, Charlotte, NC, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels guard Seth Trimble (7) in action against the Michigan State Spartans in the second round of the 2024 NCAA Tournament at the Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-USA TODAY Sports
Junior, Guard - #7
Drake Powell
HOUSTON, TEXAS - APRIL 02: Drake Powell #9 shoots a basket against Karter Knox #21 during the first half of the mens 2024 McDonald's All American Game at Toyota Center on April 02, 2024 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)
Freshman, Guard/Forward - #9
Ian Jackson
Apr 2, 2024; Houston, TX, USA; McDonald's All American East forward Ian Jackson (11) shoots a layup during the first half against the McDonald's All American West at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Maria Lysaker-USA TODAY Sports
Freshman, Guard - #11
Jalen Washington
Feb 24, 2024; Charlottesville, Virginia, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels forward Jalen Washington (13) attempts a shot against the Virginia Cavaliers during the first half of the game at John Paul Jones Arena. Mandatory Credit: Hannah Pajewski-USA TODAY Sports
Junior, Forward - #13
Russell Hawkins
Dec 6, 2017; Chapel Hill, NC, USA; A general view of the logo on the court prior to the game between the North Carolina Tar Heels and the Western Carolina Catamounts at Dean E. Smith Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY Sports
Sophomore, Guard - #14
John Holbrook
Freshman, Forward - #15
Ven-Allen Lubin
Vanderbilt forward Ven-Allen Lubin (2) leaps for a rebound next to Georgia center Russel Tchewa (54) during the first half at Memorial Gym in Nashville, Tenn., Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2024.
Junior, Forward - #22
Jae'Lyn Withers
Mar 2, 2024; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels forward Jae'Lyn Withers (24) celebrates after scoring against the North Carolina State Wolfpack during the first half at Dean E. Smith Center. Mandatory Credit: Scott Kinser-USA TODAY Sports
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