UNC’s Matt Able had his name in the NBA Draft for quite a while before deciding to make the move to UNC, and they’ll be getting a player who compares himself to some strong shooters.

Able is transferring to North Carolina after a strong freshman season at NC State, during which he averaged 8.8 points per game and knocked down roughly 35 percent of his three-pointers at a fairly high volume. The 6-foot-4 guard did keep his name in the NBA Draft until the very last minute, before ultimately deciding to come to Chapel Hill and play for Michael Malone.

Apr 4, 2025; San Francisco, California, USA; Denver Nuggets head coach Michael Malone yells direction during a game against the Golden State Warriors in the third period at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: David Gonzales-Imagn Images | David Gonzales-Imagn Images

Able Impressed at the Combine

Able also took part in the NBA Draft Combine, where he gave Tar Heels fans a bit of a scare about his recruitment.…