UNC Locked In on 5-Star Phenom Taylen Kinney — The Tar Heels’ Next Elite Floor General?
Taylen Kinney, a top-rated point guard in the 2026 class, has been firmly on North Carolina’s radar for the past four months — and the hype is only growing.
Recruiting War Heats Up: UNC Target Taylen Kinney Set to Visit Kentucky as ACC Rival Crashes the Party
Taylen Kinney, a top 2026 point guard and UNC offer holder, is headed to Lexington for an official visit with Kentucky starting Tuesday — but the recruitment battle is far from over.
As the Overtime Elite standout continues drawing national attention, Kinney just announced a fresh offer from none other than UNC’s bitter ACC rival: NC State. Let the recruiting chaos begin.
UNC’s Top Guard Target? 5-Star Taylen Kinney Turning Heads After Louisville Visit as Tar Heels Stay Locked In
Standing at 6-foot-1 and 185 pounds, Kentucky native Taylen Kinney has become a must-get name in the 2026 class — especially for UNC. After receiving an offer from Hubert Davis back in February, the dynamic lead guard has stayed front and center on the Tar Heels’ radar.
Fresh off an official visit to Louisville, Kinney continues to rise as a high-impact scorer and elite playmaker.
“He’s a three-level scoring threat with a deadly pull-up and sharp handle,” 247Sports’ Adam Finkelstein raved.
The question now: who will land one of the smoothest guards in the country?
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Nation’s Top Point Guard? 5-Star Taylen Kinney Climbs to No. 14 Overall in 2026 Rankings
Taylen Kinney isn’t just elite — he’s the top-ranked point guard in the 2026 class and No. 14 overall on the 247Sports Composite.
Recruiting buzz around the UNC target is only heating up, and the race to land him is officially on.
Stay locked in to North Carolina Tar Heels On SI for the latest updates in this high-stakes recruiting battle.
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