Prediction Appears for Talented UNC Basketball Transfer Target

Despite landing a visit, UNC basketball may be on the verge of striking out with former San Diego State guard Nick Boyd.

UNC basketball head coach Hubert Davis | Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images

The UNC basketball program seemingly had a slow start in the current transfer cycle, with plenty of interest in different prospects but failing to land any commitments in the early going.

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The Tar Heels' momentum shifted a bit when they secured a pledge from West Virginia transfer Jonathan Powell — without even hosting him for a visit. But at the moment, head coach Hubert Davis and staff don't look like a frontrunner for many of their other top targets.

Earlier this week, 247Sports’ Travis Branham officially recorded a Crystal Ball prediction for San Diego State transfer Nick Boyd, who recently checked out the Tar Heels on an official visit. The only catch, however, is that Branham’s prediction is for Boyd to land at Wisconsin.

Travis Branham has placed a prediction for Nick Boyd to land at Wisconsin.

UNC potentially strikes out on their first serious target. pic.twitter.com/NsuxprFOuB

— UNC Zone (@ZoneUnc) April 2, 2025

While still just an expert prediction and liable to change on a dime, a loss in the Nick Boyd sweepstakes could be a giant blow to the Tar Heels.

The 6-foot-3, 175-pound senior averaged 13.4 points, 3.9 rebounds, and 3.9 assists per game for the Aztecs after spending his first three seasons as a collegian at Florida Atlantic. He ranks No. 44 overall in the transfer portal, per 247Sports.

Meanwhile, UNC basketball remains in contact with a number of other transfer guards, including Elon transfer Nick Dorn, who also recently visited the Tar Heels.

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