Armando Bacot Exemplifies Transfer Portal Era By Immediately Recruiting Talent After Announcing UNC Return

Armando Bacot is returning to North Carolina for his fifth year of eligibility. The 23-year-old announced his decision on Wednesday afternoon and it goes well beyond NIL opportunties. Although financial stability certainly helps college athletes stay in school instead of rushing to get a professional paycheck, Bacot needs to improve his NBA Draft stock and didn’t want to leave Chapel Hill on a sour note. The Tar Heels did not make the NCAA Tournament in 2023 after winning in 2022. They were the first team to miss out on March...