College Basketball Recruiting: Jasper Johnson and the Tar Heels

The college basketball world is abuzz with the latest recruiting news, and the Tar Heels are right in the thick of it. With top prospects like Jasper Johnson considering their options, the stakes are high for UNC basketball.

Jasper Johnson, a top recruit, is considering his options

Jasper Johnson, a 6-foot-4, 170-pound sharpshooter from Link Academy in Missouri, is one of the most coveted recruits in the 2025 class. With a No. 11 overall ranking on the 247Sports 2025 Composite, Johnson is a prize catch for any program. And the Tar Heels are right in the mix, having offered him a scholarship in September.

Jasper Johnson’s impressive stats make him a top recruit

But the Tar Heels aren’t the only ones in the running. Baylor, Kentucky, Auburn, Ohio State, Alabama, and Louisville are all vying for Johnson’s services. And with the recent hire of Link Academy head coach Bill Armstrong as an assistant at Baylor, the Bears may have just gained an inside track.

Baylor’s new assistant coach, Bill Armstrong, may give the Bears an edge in recruiting Jasper Johnson

Meanwhile, in other college basketball news, Dawson Baker, a guard for BYU, is on the mend after a series of surgeries on his foot. Baker, who played in just four games last season, is expected to be back to 100% in the next month.

Dawson Baker, BYU guard, is recovering from foot surgery

And in Stanford, Oziyah Sellers, a 6-foot-5 shooting guard from Hayward, California, has signed with the Cardinal program. Sellers, who spent his first two collegiate seasons at USC, brings a wealth of experience to the team.

Oziyah Sellers, Stanford’s new recruit, brings experience from USC

Stay tuned for more college basketball recruiting news and updates!