Top 2027 recruit Micah Ojo commits to UNC

[uman1]

GO HEELS!!!

 

[tarboy]

Micah Ojo has a complete game but I personally love her ability to finish in the low post,
shoot and make 3's and block shots. So blessed she is a Tar Heel !

 

[kjcooper]

Hopefully, this will reduce some of the anxiety that some had about CB, and her recruiting and finishing. No doubt CB will be building a dynasty at Carolina, with the recruits which she has coming in, and the one's which she is recruiting. Some says at least one more player, which seems possible with the names still out there who are considering UNC. Kudo's to CB and her staff on maintaining composure even when some recruits went elsewhere, even after spending an enormous time recruiting them.

 

[uman1]

What is her jersey number? That's right she is wearing MJ's number 23. That says a lot about her game already on the women's side. She does it all on both ends of the court. Very impressive. She is the real deal. We have a great one coming in. Go Heels!

She is very impressive. Skilled, athletic, and plays with a high motor on both ends.

 

[3397char]

Banghart has landed a top 15 ranked recruit on 6 of her 8 recruiting classes. The only one clearly missed was 2022 when #27 Paris was our lone recruit.

The other exception was 2024 when Grant was top 20 until she reclassified and they tanked her ranking. She was part-time starter on Team USA so her drop to #59 was insane regardless of reclassification.

our issue more is players staying/getting healthy and living up to their ranking. Tons of high quality players, but Deja Kelly is the only one to turn a top HS ranking into 1st team All-ACC or some level of All-American accolade.

 

[oldwell]

Banghart has landed a top 15 ranked recruit on 6 of her 8 recruiting classes. The only one clearly missed was 2022 when #27 Paris was our lone recruit.

The other exception was 2024 when Grant was top 20 until she reclassified and they tanked her ranking. She was part-time starter on Team USA so her drop to #59 was insane regardless of reclassification.

our issue more is players staying/getting healthy and living up to their ranking. Tons of high quality players, but Deja Kelly is the only one to turn a top HS ranking into 1st team All-ACC or some level of All-American accolade.

Who was it in 2025? Weren’t Nyla and Taliyah outside of the top 15?

 

[tarboy]

I think I read Nyla was #13

 

[TripleDown]

Micah's interview on the local news from earlier today.

 

[6string]

We got a winner.

 

[oldwell]

I think I read Nyla was #13

Do you know which recruiting service? 247 and On3 have her outside.

 

[UNC76]

Nyla was 13 in the dSPN rankings:

2025 SportsCenter NEXT 100 - ESPN

Get the inside scoop on the top ranked high school girls' basketball players. In-depth player briefings, film and more on ESPNHS.com.

www.espn.com

 

[3397char]

Do you know which recruiting service? 247 and On3 have her outside.

I used espn for this stat because it is the only one that goes back through all the years I covered.

2025 SportsCenter NEXT 100 - ESPN

Get the inside scoop on the top ranked high school girls' basketball players. In-depth player briefings, film and more on ESPNHS.com.

www.espn.com

 

[Jriv23]

Who was it in 2025? Weren’t Nyla and Taliyah outside of the top 15?

No, NB was ranked number 13 in the country. TH was ranked number 22. If she would have gotten hurt going into her senior year, she would have been ranked higher.

 

[Jriv23]

I think I read Nyla was #13

I think I read Nyla was #13

Yes, was ranked number 13 in the country last year.

 

[oldwell]

Yes, was ranked number 13 in the country last year.

Yeah I was just looking at a different ranking.

She wasn’t top 15 by 247 or On3, so that’s why I asked. https://www.on3.com/rivals/nyla-brooks-243949/recruiting/

My apologies for the confusion. Go Heels!

 

[Jriv23]

Consensus top 10 recruit nationally

Micah Ojo - Princess Anne - Small Forward

Micah Ojo is a 5-star 2027 Small Forward at Princess Anne from Virginia Beach, VA. Ranked No. 9 nationally and No. 3 among SFs with a 98.31 On3 industry rating.

www.on3.com

ESPN has her ranked number 6 in the country. I trust ESPN rankings over 247 rankings.

 

[TripleDown]

Here's a great in-depth interview with Micah and WAVY Sports Anchor James Kattato from July 2025.

 

[tarboy]

We are so blessed to have Micah Ojo. I cannot say it enough. Talented obviously but also
well spoken and a quality person. I am so glad she is a Tar Heel. Micah and Kate and Nyla are cornerstones of the future.

 

[rjtir06]

Add in Ivanna or another 2 5 stars we’re after and that’s as good as any roster in the country on paper

 

[tarboy]

National Champion's good with Ivanna and Ryan Carter. JMO.

 

[DSKiBB8]

Am I the only one that gets Agot Makeer vibes when watching her tape?

 

[kystroup]

Am I the only one that gets Agot Makeer vibes when watching her tape?

I thought so too. Great fit for what CB wants

 

[TarHeelAlum05]

Am I the only one that gets Agot Makeer vibes when watching her tape?

I also though of Oluchi from Dook/MD

 

[unc80]

CB's program has been bumping up against the top tier for a few years. Stacking the 5 stars may finally get her over that hump. But the injury bug needs to go plague somebody else.

 

[3397char]

This is fun

 

[Jriv23]

This is fun

I love it. Has anyone ever seen a player do this before. I think this is new for me.

 

[KenbudUNC]

Sooooooooo happy she chose to be a Tar Heel.

 

[tarboy]

I love it. I Cannot watch it enough. So happy she is a Tar Heel.