North Carolina Guard Jaydon Young Enters Transfer Portal

Young spent one season with the Tar Heels after transferring from Virginia Tech.

Apr. 6, 2026 at 3:35pm

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North Carolina guard Jaydon Young has entered the NCAA transfer portal after spending the 2025-26 season with the Tar Heels. Young previously played two seasons at Virginia Tech, where he averaged 8.1 points per game in his final year with the Hokies before transferring to North Carolina.

Why it matters

Young's decision to enter the transfer portal comes as North Carolina looks to rebuild its roster after a disappointing season that saw the team bow out of the NCAA Tournament in an upset loss. The departure of Young, a former three-star recruit, opens up a scholarship spot for the Tar Heels as they look to reload through the transfer market.

The details

During his lone season at North Carolina, Young appeared in 31 games but started just four, averaging 1.8 points and 0.9 rebounds per contest. His best performance of the year came in a January win over Wake Forest, when he scored 12 points in 19 minutes of action. With limited playing time and opportunities, Young has now decided to seek a fresh start at another program.

  • Jaydon Young entered the NCAA transfer portal on April 6, 2026.
  • Young spent the 2025-26 season with the North Carolina Tar Heels.

The players

Jaydon Young

A former three-star recruit who spent his first two college seasons at Virginia Tech before transferring to North Carolina for the 2025-26 campaign.

Caleb Wilson

A star player for the North Carolina Tar Heels who missed the 2025-26 season due to injury, derailing the team's season.

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The takeaway

Jaydon Young's decision to enter the transfer portal is another sign of the challenges facing the North Carolina basketball program as it looks to bounce back from a disappointing 2025-26 season. The Tar Heels will need to be active in the transfer market to rebuild their roster and return to national prominence.