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UNC head coach Michael Malone landed a major first transfer by securing Neoklis Avdalas, a versatile guard with size who can defend multiple positions, playmake (4.6 assists per game), and attack the basket, even though he shot 31.4% from three as a freshman; the move signals a roster rebuild for the Tar Heels as they aim to be immediate contenders in the 2026-27 season.
North Carolina secured a transfer coup by adding Neoklis Avdalas, a 6'9 guard from Virginia Tech, who brings size, playmaking ability and Greek professional experience to the Tar Heels as they reshape the roster for the 2026-27 season. Avdalas averaged 12.1 points, 4.6 assists and 3.1 rebounds per game for VT, was named Greek League Best Young Player in 2024 and 2025 and participated in the 2025 NBA Draft Combine, signaling a high upside as UNC looks to rebound from a NCAA Tournament Round of 64 exit and a coaching transition.
UNC secured Virginia Tech’s Neoklis Avdalas, the first transfer addition for new coach Michael Malone. The 6-foot-9 Greek wing averaged 12.1 points, 4.6 assists and 3.1 rebounds last season and flashed a 33-point game vs. Providence, projecting as an oversized guard who can drive and create in ball screens. UNC will weigh keeping Henri Veesaar and Jarin Stevenson as it pursues more perimeter targets while Malone builds his roster.
North Carolina landed Virginia Tech transfer Neoklis Avdalas (6-9, 215) as its first portal addition under coach Michael Malone. The 10th-ranked transfer in On3, Avdalas averaged 12.1 points and 4.6 assists in his first college season, with a 33-point game and a 19-point, five-assist showing against UNC last season, and his length, vision, and toughness fit Malone’s rebuild plan.