Notre Dame leading scorer includes UNC basketball in Final 3
Michael Malone's hiring is already having a positive effect for the UNC basketball program, which is a final destination for this leading scorer.
Not even a full week old, the college basketball transfer portal is alive and well. Programs are starting to land commitments, guys are withdrawing and 2026-27 rosters are already shaping up. The UNC men's basketball program has some work to do in the portal, needing to replace two of its top three scorers in Caleb Wilson and Seth Trimble.
How about adding Notre Dame transfer Jalen Haralson? On Saturday morning, college basketball insider Jon Rothstein announced Haralson included North Carolina in his final three destinations. Haralson will now decide between the Tar Heels, Tennessee and Ohio State , all of whom made the 2026 NCAA Tournament.
A 6'7" freshman from Anderson, Ind. , Haralson brings the versatility and scoring punch UNC is in big need of. Haralson anchored the Fighting Irish's scoring attack with 16.
2 points per game, while also averaging a team-best 2. 6 points per game. When Notre Dame came to Chapel Hill on January 21, Haralson netted 13 points and secured six rebounds, both most amongst his team's starters.