The North Carolina Tar Heels' rebuilding process for the 2026-27 season is nearly complete, but they are still missing one key component: Depth in the frontcourt.

That seemed to be done and dusted for head coach Michael Malone, but Maxim Logue withdrew from North Carolina days after originally committing to the program. Currently, the Tar Heels' center rotation consists of Sayon Keita and Cade Bennerman, two extremely young players.

Apr 6, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Nuggets head coach Michael Malone reacts in the second half against the Indiana Pacers at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images | Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

With the backcourt solidified, Malone has been in heavy pursuit of frontcourt reinforcements, spending extensive time overseas recruiting centers.…