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Top 2026 Recruit Dylan Mingo Sets Commitment Date With UNC as Frontrunner
The five-star point guard will announce his college decision live on ESPN's First Take this Tuesday.
Published on Feb. 17, 2026
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One of the top basketball recruits in the 2026 class, five-star point guard Dylan Mingo, has set his commitment date for Tuesday, February 17th. Mingo, the No. 6 overall player and No. 1 point guard in the class according to Rivals, has UNC as the frontrunner in his recruitment after the Tar Heels recently gained significant momentum.
Why it matters
Landing Mingo would be a major coup for UNC head coach Hubert Davis and his staff, as the Long Island Lutheran star is considered one of the elite prospects in the 2026 recruiting cycle. Securing his commitment would give the Tar Heels a potential program-changing talent to build around.
The details
Mingo, a 6-foot-5 point guard, has been one of UNC's top targets throughout the 2026 recruiting cycle. He named the Tar Heels as one of his four finalists back in November, along with Baylor, Washington, and Penn State. After initially planning to announce his decision last month, Mingo pushed back his commitment date and will now reveal his college choice live on ESPN's First Take this Tuesday at 11:40 a.m.
- Mingo named UNC as a finalist in November 2025.
- Mingo was initially set to announce his commitment last month, but delayed his decision.
- Mingo will announce his college choice live on ESPN's First Take this Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 11:40 a.m.
The players
Dylan Mingo
A five-star point guard from Long Island Lutheran High School in New York, ranked as the No. 6 overall player and No. 1 point guard in the 2026 recruiting class by Rivals.
Hubert Davis
The head coach of the North Carolina Tar Heels men's basketball team, who has been heavily recruiting Mingo throughout the 2026 cycle.
What’s next
Mingo will announce his college commitment live on ESPN's First Take this Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 11:40 a.m.
The takeaway
Securing a commitment from Dylan Mingo, one of the elite prospects in the 2026 recruiting class, would be a major win for Hubert Davis and the North Carolina Tar Heels as they look to build a championship-caliber roster for the future.
