College basketball players can no longer enter the transfer portal, but they can still decide their 2026-27 destinations. That includes a big man who initially committed to UNC.
On Tuesday, Florida Atlantic transfer Maxim Logue committed to the Memphis Tigers.
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Instead of debuting for Michael Malone during his first year at North Carolina, Logue will play for Penny Hardaway in Year Nine at his alma mater.
Logue’s initial commitment to the Tar Heels gave them a big man with raw potential, plus he had a solid chance to start his first collegiate game. Logue appeared in 49 games between Oregon State and Florida Atlantic, averaging four points and 2.6 rebounds per game.
UNC is in a solid position with its frontcourt, headlined by Chapel Hill native Jarin Stevenson and Malian big man Sayon Keita. North Carolina also has Cade Bennerman off the bench, while other guys can still join the program.
Memphis lost Aaron Bradshaw to Tennessee State and Thierno Sylla to graduation, leaving two giant holes in its frontcourt. Like Bradshaw, Logue gives the Tigers a solid big man with plenty of untapped potential.
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If this were Keita rescinding his commitment, Tar Heel Nation would be plenty more concerned. Logue is a talented forward, but not a full-time starter.
Guard play will be the strength of UNC’s 2026-27 roster, headlined by Terrence Brown and Matt Able. Virginia Tech transfer Neoklis Avdalas is 6’9″ with the versatility to play guard or forward, while Jaydon Young and Isaiah Denis are poised for breakout seasons.
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