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BREAKING: Cameron Fens has committed to UNC Basketball, giving Michael Malone and the Tar Heels another addition to the 2026-27 roster!

The 7-foot center is coming off a huge season at South Dakota, averaging 14.4 points and 8.7 rebounds per game while earning All-Summit League and All-Defensive honors. Now, Fens is looking to take advantage of the evolving fifth-year eligibility situation and spend another college season in Chapel Hill.

What does Cameron Fens bring to North Carolina? How does his addition reshape a frontcourt that already includes Jarin Stevenson, Alexandros Samodurov, Sayon Keita and Cade Bennerman? And what does this tell us about how Michael Malone is constructing his first UNC Basketball roster?

We break down the Cameron Fens commitment, the fifth-year eligibility situation, his potential role and what it means for the Tar Heels in 2026-27.

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