The UNC basketball coaches were in hot pursuit of Jonas Aidoo, but the former Tennessee big man announced his commitment to Arkansas on Monday night.
in veteran wing Cade Tyson from Belmont on Sunday, the UNC basketball search for help in the post continues.
Aidoo, among a handful of big men the Tar Heels have pursued to no avail this offseason as they look to fill the void left by former five-star starter Armando Bacot's expired eligibility, is already a proven All-SEC talent. As a junior, the 6-foot-11, 240-pounder averaged 11.4 points, 7.3 rebounds, and 1.8 blocks per game for the Volunteers, landing on the SEC All-Defensive Team.
. Aidoo was one of the best defensive bigs in the country last season and averaged 11.4 points, 7.3 rebounds and 1.8 blocks.Arkansas, UNC, Baylor, and Alabama were the four schools that stood out as the most active in the Jonas Aidoo race following his entry into the transfer portal on April 11.
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