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The 2026-27 UNC Roster Preview series rolls on as we set our sights on NC State transfer Matt Able. You can go back and check out the earlier episodes, including Maximo Adams, Sayon Keita, Malloy Smith, & Kevin Thomas.

North Carolina Tar Heels add firepower as former NC State star Matt Able crosses rivalry lines—can he become UNC’s next breakout scorer? Isaac Schade and Jonathan Adams examine Able’s unique transfer, his strengths as a sharpshooting guard, and how his aggressive mindset could reshape the Tar Heels’ rotation. Key stats from Able’s freshman campaign with the Wolfpack set the stage, leading to bold predictions about his impact in Chapel Hill.

Discussion highlights include Able’s elite three-point shooting, transition game, and defensive upside powered by a plus wingspan. The hosts break down his fit alongside ball-dominant guard Terrence Brown Jr., expected role under new coach Michael Malone, and how UNC fans should feel about recruiting top talent from their cross-state rivals. Will Able's high-volume shooting and dog mentality drive Carolina to ACC glory—and is a record-breaking performance in the cards this season?

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