UNC Lands Four-Star Wing Kevin Thomas as Matt Able Weighs NBA Draft Decision

Kevin Thomas is rated a four‑star prospect by major recruiting services and ranks among the top 60 wings nationally for the 2026 class. His commitment adds depth to UNC’s perimeter options as the program looks to replace graduating seniors. Matt Able, a senior guard, attended the NBA Draft Combine in Chicago, where scouts evaluate shooting, athleticism and basketball IQ. The combine scrimmage is a key data point for teams weighing second‑round picks.

UNC announced that class of 2026 four‑star wing Kevin Thomas has committed to the team. Matt Able scored 17 points, making 6 of 16 field goal attempts and 4 of 9 three‑point attempts in the NBA Draft Combine scrimmage. Matt Able said he is undecided, describing his NBA Draft decision as 'back and forth'.

Thomas’s pledge gives UNC a projected starter for the 2026‑27 season and eases pressure on the coaching staff to fill the wing spot via the transfer portal. Able’s combine performance shows he can knock down threes at a 44% rate, a figure that catches the eye of NBA scouts looking for stretch guards. His unresolved draft choice leaves UNC’s backcourt planning in flux; if he returns, he would provide veteran leadership and outside shooting, whereas a departure would open a scholarship for another recruit. The program must now balance immediate roster needs with long‑term scholarship planning.

Watch for Matt Able’s formal decision by the early June NBA Draft deadline and for Kevin Thomas’s official enrollment in summer 2026, which will finalize UNC’s 2026‑27 roster.