Trending Now - Five-star Recruit Dylan Mingo Parts Ways With UNC

WHO:

ESPN - Dylan Mingo is a 6-foot-5 point guard from Long Island Lutheran High School (New York).

ESPN - Kayden Mingo averaged 13.7 points and 4.3 assists for Penn State during the 2025 season.

ESPN - Dylan Mingo, a five-star guard from Long Island Lutheran High School (New York)

On3 - Dylan Mingo, Rivals’ No. 1 point guard and No. 2 overall player in 2026

ESPN - Kayden Mingo, Dylan's brother, currently in the transfer portal after leaving Penn State

On3 - Michael Malone, new head coach of North Carolina

On3 - Hubert Davis, former head coach of North Carolina

WHAT:

ESPN - Mingo was named MVP at the NBA Top 100 Camp last summer after averaging 23.8 points, 6.5 rebounds, and 6.8 assists.

On3 - Mingo averaged 19.3 points, 7.8 rebounds, 2.6 assists, and 2.3 steals during the Nike EYBL circuit with the PSA Cardinals.

ESPN - Mingo had initially committed to North Carolina over Baylor, Penn State, and Washington.

On3 - Mingo was named MVP at the NBPA Top-100 Camp.

On3 - Mingo is now ranked No. 9 in the SC Next 100 for the 2026 class.

On3 - North Carolina currently has two high school commitments in the 2026 class: four-star small forward Maximo Adams and three-star point guard Malloy Smith.

On3 - New coach Michael Malone secured the commitment of Virginia Tech transfer guard Neoklis Avdalas, ranked No. 10 in On3’s Portal Rankings.

ESPN - Dylan Mingo has decommitted from North Carolina and is reopening his recruitment.

On3 - Mingo was previously committed to North Carolina in February 2026.

ESPN - Mingo is now considered the best available guard in the senior class.

On3 - Mingo averaged 19.3 points, 7.8 rebounds, 2.6 assists, and 2.3 steals during the Nike EYBL circuit.

ESPN - Mingo was named MVP of the NBA Top 100 Camp after averaging 23.8 points, 6.5 rebounds, and 6.8 assists.

WHERE:

ESPN - Long Island Lutheran High School, New York

On3 - North Carolina (UNC)

WHEN:

ESPN - Mingo decommitted from North Carolina on April 10th, 2026.

On3 - Mingo committed to North Carolina in February 2026.

On3 - Hubert Davis was fired in late March 2026.

On3 - Michael Malone was hired as the new head coach of North Carolina in April 2026.

RealGM Basketball - Mingo decommitted from North Carolina on April 10th, 2026.

ESPN - Mingo committed to North Carolina in February 2026.

On3 - Hubert Davis was fired in late March 2026.

On3 - Mingo missed most of his senior season in 2026 due to injury.

WHY:

On3 - Mingo's decommitment follows a coaching change at North Carolina after a first-round NCAA Tournament upset.

HOW:

On3 - Mingo is expected to consider other programs after reopening his recruitment.

On3 - Mingo's recruitment is reopening as he considers other schools after decommitting from North Carolina.

(UPDATED April 14, 2026 23:14 UTC)

Mingo has officially decommitted from North Carolina after the recent firing of head coach Hubert Davis, which followed a disappointing first-round exit in the NCAA Tournament. He initially committed to the Tar Heels in February 20th26, but now, with Michael Malone stepping in as the new head coach, Mingo's future plans are uncertain. Last summer, he showcased his talent by being named MVP at the NBA Top 100 Camp, where he averaged nearly 24 points, along with solid contributions in rebounds and assists.

(UPDATED April 14, 2026 17:23 UTC)

Dylan Mingo, a 6-foot-5 point guard from Long Island Lutheran High School in New York, has made headlines after decommitting from North Carolina on Friday. Mingo, who was previously committed to the Tar Heels over schools like Baylor, Penn State, and Washington, was named MVP at the NBPA Top-100 Camp. His decision to decommit comes in light of a coaching change at North Carolina following their first-round upset in the NCAA Tournament.

(UPDATED April 14, 2026 09:21 UTC)

Kayden Mingo, who averaged 13.7 points and 4.3 assists for Penn State during the 2025 season, has now decommitted from North Carolina as of on Friday, and is ranked No. 9 in the SC Next 100 for the 2026 class. North Carolina currently has two high school commitments for 2026, including four-star small forward Maximo Adams and three-star point guard Malloy Smith, while new coach Michael Malone has also secured the commitment of Virginia Tech transfer guard Neoklis Avdalas, who is ranked No. 10 in On3’s Portal Rankings. Mingo is expected to explore other programs after reopening his recruitment.

(UPDATED April 14, 2026 04:05 UTC)

Dylan Mingo, a five-star guard from Long Island Lutheran High School in New York, has decommitted from North Carolina and is reopening his recruitment following a coaching change after the team's first-round NCAA Tournament upset. Previously committed to the Tar Heels in February 20th26, Mingo is now regarded as the best available guard in the senior class, having averaged impressive stats during the Nike EYBL circuit and being named MVP at the NBA Top 100 Camp. His brother, Kayden Mingo, is currently in the transfer portal after leaving Penn State, adding another layer to the family's basketball journey.