After an impressive 2020 class that brought in six commitments, the Tar Heels need to add another strong In terms of recruiting news, this week hasn’t been too promising for North Carolina.Rivals recruiting analyst Corey Evans was asked about the status of two very talented five-star recruits. I don’t see them striking out on both Paolo Banchero and Chet Holmgren and with the latter having a greater connection to the program in good friend and former school and travel teammate, Jalen Suggs, Mark Few has some things working in his favor. Chet Holmgren, Paolo Banchero among those who could forgo college after high school. Holmgren has the rare inside-out combination — the 7-foot size of a center with the raw guard skills that can drain jumpers from the perimeter. ! Read More articles Chet was tagged in the article "100 high school athletes we look forward to seeing in 2020-21."

If they get Holmgren on campus, there is a good possibility that the Tar Heels odds improve to land a commitment from him.Continue to follow the Keeping It Heel team for more news and updates regarding UNC Basketball recruiting.Build your custom FanSided Daily email newsletter with news and analysis on North Carolina Tar Heels and all your favorite sports teams, TV shows, and more.Your privacy is safe with us. 4:55. Chet is a long, lanky PF/C who is a likely lottery pick in the 2022 NBA draft. He has guard skills, but is also the top shot-blocker in the nation. Chet Holmgren is a 7-footer our of Minnehaha Academy in Minneapolis, MN.
According to Evans, he doesn’t see either player making their way to Chapel Hill next season.Holmgren is a unique player that possesses skills that normal seven-footers usually don’t have. He noted that he'll have a Zoom chat with coach Richard Pitino in the near future in which Pitino will detail how exactly Holmgren would fit in his offense. The junior at Minnehaha Academy (Minneapolis, Minn.) is a force in the paint and a hot commodity on the recruiting circuit. In sixth grade, he began attending As a freshman at Minnehaha Academy, Holmgren averaged 6.2 points and 3.0 rebounds per game.On January 4, 2020, as a junior, Holmgren recorded nine points, 10 rebounds and 12 blocks in a nationally televised victory over Entering his junior season, Holmgren had about 30 scholarship offers from college basketball programs.Holmgren's father, Dave, who also stands seven feet (2.13 m), played college basketball for Holmgren has added six pounds of muscle this summer, and wants to put on even more weight for whatever team he'll be playing for next. He stood 6'2 at the time and became teammates with Jalen Suggs, who he would play alongside through high school.

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He noted that he'll have a Zoom chat with coach Richard Pitino in the near future in which Pitino will detail how exactly Holmgren would fit in his offense. “This opportunity is special to begin with however, just the opportunity to continue a legacy is special by itself,” Holmgren explained.
Minnehaha Academy forward/center Chet Holmgren is now the No. Sorry to tell you but I am going to go with Gonzaga.

Chet Holmgren CATCHING BODIES In FIRST GAME!? Throw in that Holmgren has already visited officially and the Zags have a leg up compared to others.I don’t foresee an early commitment and there is still some time for the others to make up ground.

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Holmgren grew up playing basketball under the tutelage of his father, a former college player. We talked to Holmgren … He has guard skills, but is also the top shot-blocker in the nation.

We'll never pass along your email address to spammers, scammers, or the like.Your favorite teams, topics, and players all on your favorite mobile devices.Powered by Minute Media © 2020 All Rights Reserved.UNC Football: Chazz Surratt named to Nagurski Trophy preseason watch listUNC Basketball: Will five-star point guard make a visit to Chapel Hill?North Carolina seems to be very interested in Holmgren, as his skills would fit very nicely in Roy Williams’ overall scheme.

He said he currently weighs approximately 186 pounds.Minnehaha Academy Class of 2021 forward/center Chet Holmgren talks to KSTP Sports.Holmgren is down to a final seven of college choices that includes the Gophers, Georgetown, Gonzaga, Memphis, Michigan, North Carolina and Ohio State.

The 7-foot forward is rated as the No. However, Minnehaha Academy forward/center Chet Holmgren is now the No.

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Memphis and its pro-style offense have intrigued Holmgren, while North Carolina has done the same.

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