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UNC announced the addition of Cameron Fens, a dominant rebounder and shot‑blocker from South Dakota State, who will benefit from a fifth year of eligibility granted by the NCAA. His arrival addresses the team’s need for physicality and adds depth to a post group already featuring Sayon Keita, Alexandros Samodurov and Cade Bennerman.
North Carolina’s latest acquisition, Cameron Fens, is expected to fortify the team’s interior and add depth as the Tar Heels aim for a strong showing in the 2026 NCAA Tournament.
Cameron Fens, a 7‑foot, 255‑pound center from South Dakota, has committed to UNC Basketball with an additional season of eligibility, a move led by coach Michael Malone and highlighted by insights from teammates Sherrell McMillan, Sean Moran and Joey Powell.
Cameron Fens, a 7‑foot center from South Dakota, has pledged to the UNC Tar Heels, bringing a fifth year of eligibility and a strong defensive skill set to the roster.
Cameron Fens, a 7‑foot, 255‑pound center from South Dakota, has pledged to the North Carolina Tar Heels, adding depth and physicality to a roster entering Michael Malone's first year as head coach.
North Carolina basketball secures the commitment of 7‑foot center Cameron Fens, a graduate transfer who will anchor the Tar Heels' defense and interior scoring.
Cameron Fens, a 7‑foot transfer center, has officially pledged to the University of North Carolina Tar Heels, adding a proven defensive anchor and scoring threat to the program ahead of the upcoming season.
The former South Dakota basketball center is moving to North Carolina, where he will work with Michael Malone’s staff, a transition explored in a recent podcast and supported by video edits from Jacob Turner.
With a single scholarship spot remaining, the Tar Heels are turning to two newly eligible centers after a federal judge cleared the path for fifth‑year eligibility, a move that could reshape the team’s interior for the upcoming season.
A recent NCAA decision grants a fifth year of eligibility to players completing four seasons, leading UNC to target Micah Handlogten and Cameron Fens to fill its final roster spot.
A Colorado court decision granting an extra year of eligibility to 2022 high school graduates has prompted North Carolina to contact Cameron Fens, a seven‑foot center from Dubuque, Iowa, amid competition from other programs.
A Colorado federal judge's ruling grants a fifth year of eligibility to all 2022 high school graduates who exhausted their four-year college eligibility by spring 2026, opening a narrow transfer portal window that UNC Basketball is exploiting to address frontcourt needs.
A group of twelve NCAA athletes filed a lawsuit on July 6, challenging new eligibility restrictions that exclude their class and demanding a waiver that would allow them to compete in the 2026‑2027 season while the association covers their legal expenses.
The suit argues that the NCAA's recently approved age‑based eligibility model unfairly restricts athletes' ability to compete, particularly those who completed their fourth season before spring 2026.
A standout performance in the 2025-26 season propelled Tameron Ferguson to conference player of the year, paving the way for his next collegiate chapter.
The Hawkeyes will test their early-season form against South Dakota on Dec. 29, 2026, a game that could shape their Big Ten campaign.
The Iowa Hawkeyes, coming off their first Elite Eight appearance in nearly 40 years, are scheduled to host South Dakota in a nonconference game on Dec. 29, 2026. The matchup offers both teams a chance to gauge progress before conference play.