UNC pursues newly eligible seven-foot center Cameron Fens after eligibility ruling
Following a Colorado judge's decision granting an extra year of eligibility to 2022 high-school graduates, North Carolina contacted center Cameron Fens as a potential roster addition.
A Colorado judge recently granted an additional year of eligibility to college athletes who graduated high school in 2022, creating a fresh pool of players for teams. The University of North Carolina acted swiftly, contacting Cameron Fens, a seven-foot center originally from Dubuque, Iowa, who spent two years at the University of Illinois Chicago and two at the University of South Dakota. UNC’s basketball program, looking to bolster its interior presence, views Fens as a promising fit for the extra year.
The report notes that other programs have already expressed interest, meaning UNC will face competition for his commitment. At this stage, the Tar Heels are still pursuing the player, and the outcome remains uncertain.
Why it matters
The eligibility ruling expands the talent pool, prompting major programs like UNC to chase newly available players.
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