UNC eyes transfer to join five-star brother in Tar Heels backcourt

North Carolina is targeting Penn State transfer guard Kayden Mingo , according to TarHeel247 , in a move that could further stabilize the Tar Heels’ backcourt under new coach Michael Malone. Mingo is the older brother of UNC five-star point guard commit Dylan Mingo and is ranked as the No. 4 combo guard and No.

27 overall player in 247Sports’ transfer portal rankings. His addition could be significant in keeping his younger brother committed as the program transitions to a new era. As a freshman at Penn State , the 6-foot-3 Mingo averaged 13.

7 points, 4. 3 assists, 3. 5 rebounds and 2.

1 steals while starting all 28 games. He shot 47. 7% from the field and 70.