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New UNC Basketball Target Announces Transfer to Powerhouse

UNC basketball is in pursuit of the reigning Mr. Basketball in Alabama, only now he's set to battle in Georgia.
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Caleb Holt earned Mr. Basketball honors in Alabama as a mere sophomore at Buckhorn High School, averaging 20.2 points, 9.5 rebounds, and 3.0 steals per game. The 6-foot-5, 200-pound wing then excelled in grassroots play this spring and summer, ultimately leading to recent offers out of Tobacco Road. Duke basketball entered the fray last week, and UNC basketball head coach Hubert Davis followed suit on Sunday.

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Now, the 16-year-old Holt, who grew up a fan of the Tar Heels and calls 1980s UNC basketball star Kenny Smith a mentor, is taking his talents one state closer to North Carolina.

On Wednesday, the five-star phenom, No. 3 overall and No. 1 among small forwards on the 247Sports 2026 Composite, announced that he's transferring to hoops powerhouse Grayson High School in Loganville, Ga., where he'll suit up for a program that finished 30-2 in 2023-24, captured the 7A state title, and takes a 15-game winning streak into next season.

Holt is one of six rising high school juniors who already hold an offer from Hubert Davis and his staff in Chapel Hill, as the UNC basketball recruiting team officially entered the fray for yet another 2026 prospect, Compass Prep (Ariz.) four-star forward Miikka Muurinen, on Wednesday.

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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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