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Published Apr 9, 2025

Daily Drop: Why Cade Tyson Staying at UNC Makes Sense

THI Staff

Tar Heel Illustrated

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As North Carolina continues working through the transfer portal, little has been discussed about Tar Heels that could return other than Seth Trimble’s news and occasionally what Ven-Allen Lubin may do.

So, lost in all of this is Cade Tyson, the junior forward who has not entered the portal or formally announced a return to UNC. So, in this Daily Drop, we discuss Tyson, what his options are, and why staying at Carolina might make sense for him.

*Video edits by Jacob Turner.

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