The UNC basketball program has been tied to 2024 five-star prospect Jason Asemota for a few months but have yet to officially offer the 6-foot-9 wing.
Despite the lack of an offer from the Tar Heels, Asemota has been open about the consistent communication between he and the UNC staff, and in turn the interest he has in the program.
Asemota had a previous visit scheduled for UNC but it had to get rescheduled due to a conflict. The Tar Heels are still one of three programs he’s hearing from most including Oregon and Baylor.
According to a report from On3.com, Asemota is eager to get to Chapel Hill for a visit.
Asemota is a versatile wing who has emerged as one of the most skilled perimeter players in the country. Rivals national analyst in Rob Cassidy touched on Asemota’s game and trajectory earlier this spring.
Asemota has long been a high-profile prospect with a bright future. There’s a reason he currently ranks No. 25 in the Rivals150, after all. After two live periods, however, it’s clear that 25 isn’t nearly high enough for the 6-foot-9 forward who plays the circuit with The Syndicate grassroots organization. Asemota has long had the build and the agility to impress college coaches, but he’s shooting the ball incredibly well from distance lately and is slowly becoming more aggressive when it comes to getting to the basket. He knocked down six three-pointers on his way to 36 points on 14-for-19 shooting in an EYBL game over the weekend and continues to make his case to move into striking distance of the top five.
UNC assistant coach Sean May was in attendance to see Asemota’s 36-point performance earlier this spring.
Asemota averaged 21 points and 10 rebounds per game last season as he helped lead Hillcrest to a 31-3 record.
With UNC now striving to have extreme versatility with its wings and a lot of combo forwards on the floor, Asemota should be someone to keep an eye on as his recruitment continues to develop.
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