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UNC Basketball Recruiting Prospect King Bacot Soars in Florida

The rising high school freshman is a frontrunner to become the first UNC basketball offer recipient on the 2029 trail.

Matt Giles

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Most recruiting sites haven't formally stacked up the top prospects in the 2029 class. Meanwhile, it may be another year or two before UNC basketball head coach Hubert Davis and his cohorts begin handing out offers in the cycle.

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But whenever that time comes, there's a strong possibility that Tar Heel interest in King Bacot will be well on its way to reaching full steam.

Not only is the rising high school freshman the younger brother of recent five-year UNC basketball big man Armando Bacot, in turn a well-established Tar Heel enthusiast himself, but he's also a projected top-tier five-star prospect in the eyes of many recruiting experts. In fact, some forecast him to debut atop the rankings.

On that note, King Bacot has showed no signs of slacking off when it comes to backing up all the hype his crafty playmaking and advanced skillset began attracting as a middle schooler.

Most recently, as Courtside Films pointed out via the following highlight post earlier this week, the 6-foot-3 standout from Richmond, Va., "put on a show" in powering a championship run at the Balling On The Beach showcase in Miami, Fla., last weekend:

And on Saturday afternoon, King Bacot advertised his sixth Division I offer, as George Mason is now among the full-fledged suitors:

This summer, Bacot is playing against older preps while competing for Team Loaded 15U on the talent-loaded 3SSB Circuit.

Stay tuned to North Carolina Tar Heels On SI for more UNC basketball recruiting news.

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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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