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DECISION: Matt Able WITHDRAWS from NBA draft, big win for North Carolina! | Graves and Anderson gone

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DECISION: Matt Able WITHDRAWS from NBA draft, big win for North Carolina! | Graves and Anderson gone

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May 27, 202629:31

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North Carolina Tar Heels land a massive boost as Matt Able withdraws from the NBA Draft to join Michael Malone’s new-look roster. Is this the piece that elevates UNC to ACC supremacy? Andy Patton breaks down Able’s impact, what his return means for the Tar Heels’ starting lineup, and whether newcomers like Sayon Keita and Neo Avdalas can help Carolina contend for a deep NCAA Tournament run.

Christian Anderson and Allen Graves officially stay in the NBA Draft, shaking up plans for Texas Tech and LSU. The conversation explores how these draft decisions hit programs, Oklahoma State’s headline transfer portal addition of Jordan Burks, and the potential ceiling for the Cowboys in the competitive Big 12. 

Dive into pivotal player moves, NIL dynamics, and what’s next for top programs facing roster turnover ahead of the withdrawal deadline.

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