Top-10 Recruit Dylan Mingo Commits to UNC

Five-star basketball recruit Dylan Mingo committed to the University of North Carolina on Tuesday, selecting the Tar Heels over finalists Baylor, Penn State and Washington in a decision announced during ESPN's First Take.

The 6-foot-5 senior guard from Long Island Lutheran High School in Glen Head, New York, ranks as a consensus top-10 prospect in the 2026 class, with 247Sports listing him at No. 5 overall. At 190 pounds, Mingo brings size and versatility to UNC's backcourt, where he joins four-star wing Maximo Adams as the program's second signee for 2026. His commitment marks the highest-ranked addition yet for Tar Heels coach Hubert Davis in the cycle and continues a streak of landing at least one five-star recruit in four straight classes.

Mingo, known for his advanced playmaking and defensive prowess, averaged 19.3 points, 7.8 rebounds and strong ball-screen navigation during last summer's Nike EYBL circuit. His 6-foot-10 wingspan enables disruptive perimeter defense and rebounding uncommon for a guard, aligning with Davis's preference for positional size; UNC currently ranks as the fourth-tallest team in Division I. However, scouts note areas for growth, including his...