UNC Targets Five-Star PG In Class of 2027

North Carolina's mens basketball program has always been held to the highest standard. After bringing in Caleb Wilson for the Class of 2025, all eyes are on the Tar Heels upcoming campaign. They enter the season ranked No. 25 as HC Hubert Davis looks to once again be the ACC Coach of the Year.

One of the biggest aspects of coaching is recruiting. At the college level, if a coach isn't able to make people want to play for him, they likely aren't going to cut it. Davis did not have an easy task filling the void of Roy Williams, but he's done a stellar job to build the program back up and do so under his own identity.

Mar 17, 2025; Dayton, OH, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels head coach Hubert Davis looks on during the First Four Practice at UD Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images | Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images

That's where five-star point guard Nasir Anderson comes into the mix. For a college basketball coach, there are no days off. The Class of 2025 matters just as much as the Class of 2027 and beyond. Davis's Class of 2026 is still taking shape, but at the same time, he's looking ahead to the 2027 season.

Five-Star PG Nasir Anderson is One of UNC's Top Class of 2027 Targets

UNC keeping tabs on Top-10, class of 2027 basketball recruit https://t.co/S4OTdklo1L pic.twitter.com/NrwwWuTLS0
— Tar Heels Wire (@tarheelswire) October 18, 2025

Anderson, who has offers from the likes of Kentucky, Maryland, Louisville, Georgia, and Missouri, has been getting offers thrown his way since the summer of 2024. Davis would love for his Class of 2027 to be headlined by the No. 9 overall player.

Prolific Prep High School in Fort Lauderdale, FL, is where Anderson has made his name known. The 6'4'' 205-pound guard is a true five-star recruit and has been for quite some time. With all eyes on Anderson, Davis knows that being persistent is one of the main ways he'll be able to bring the Florida native to North Carolina.

Mar 13, 2025; Charlotte, NC, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels head coach Hubert Davis argues a call with the official during the second half against the Wake Forest Demon Deacons at Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images | Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images

Anderson Comments On His Relationship With UNC

Bruce Branch III and Nasir Anderson break down their move to Prolific Prep, give scouting reports on each other's game and what's important in a college program and going through the recruiting process. Full interview from USA Basketball training camp: https://t.co/6U6w6iUs8V pic.twitter.com/iugh9lrEKy
— Krysten Peek (@krystenpeek) October 13, 2025

"Coach (Marcus) Paige has been checking up on me, making sure everything is good and that I’m still being humble," Anderson said. "With all the early success I’ve had, just telling me to keep my head down and keep working. And we will talk about recruitment a little later on."

Anderson continued, "Coach Paige and Coach Davis do a good job staying in contact with me, checking up on me weekly. Right now, they are more focused on the 2026 class, so the recruitment hasn’t been that strong, but I feel like next year it will start to ramp up.”

Oct 4, 2025; Charlotte, NC, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels guard Seth Trimble (7) on the fast break as guard Kyan Evans (0) defends in the second half at Dean E. Smith Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images | Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

At this stage, UNC has their eye on quite a few Class of '27 players. Anderson, who remains the priority, joins a potential class featuring Obinna Ekezie Jr, Seyon Keita, LJ Smith, King Gibson, CJ Rosser, and Jordan Page.

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