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Brother of UNC Basketball Legend Wins Second Consecutive State Title

Potential UNC basketball recruiting prospect King Bacot finished with a 38-2 record in middle school.

Matt Giles

UNC basketball forward Armando Bacot
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King Bacot, younger brother of former five-year UNC basketball starter Armando Bacot, capped off his sensational Manchester Middle School (Va.) campaign with 29 points in a 54-37 win over Fairfield Middle School (Va.) on Saturday. And he is now a two-time state champion.

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"My pup took his last lap at Manchester Middle School," his father, Armando Bacot Sr., noted in the following post of King Bacot highlights that he shared on Sunday night, "leaving a standard a winning, overall record of [38-2]..."

Already beginning to rack up offers, including from East Carolina a few weeks ago, King Bacot is widely considered a frontrunner to check in at No. 1 overall in the 2029 class when those rankings debut on major recruiting sites in a couple of years. He's a 6-foot-3 guard with top-shelf speed, highly advanced court awareness for his age, and undeniable competitive flair as a big-time bucket-getter.

"Completely different game and build from his brother, even at the same stage," On3's Jamie Shaw recently wrote about King Bacot. "Smooth with the rock and ample ball-in-hand confidence."

UNC basketball head coach Hubert Davis and his staff haven't extended any offers beyond the 2026 cycle. But given King Bacot's advanced abilities at this juncture and ties to the blueblood in Chapel Hill, when the time comes for the Tar Heels to pay close attention to 2029 talents, his name may well pop up near the top of their wishlist.

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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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