April has been a relatively newsless month for UNC basketball fans, but the past few days have seen more positive news with Seth Trimble's return announcement and Belmont transfer Cade Tyson's commitment.
The Tar Heels will also welcome Clifford Omoruyi, who transferred from Rutgers, this week.
Nevertheless, Tar Heel faithful have long awaited the most shocking domino of the program's offseason: reigning ACC Player of the Year RJ Davis' decision.
Davis has yet to officially announce whether he intends to return to Chapel Hill for a fifth season. But CBS Sports' Matt Norlander reported last week that the 2023-24 Naismith Award finalist will spend another year with the Tar Heels.
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Despite Norlander's report, Davis and UNC remained silent about Norlander's decision. But on Tuesday, another big clue appeared to emerge that further hints at the return of the star guard.
Early Tuesday morning, an NBA public relations account revealed a list of 195 players who have applied as early entry candidates for the 2024 NBA Draft, including Tar Heel junior forward Harrison Ingram.
Davis' name is not on the list, which would be further indication that he is looking to return for his fifth and final season with the Tar Heels.
The 22-year-old was one of the best players in college basketball last season, averaging 21.2 points, 3.6 rebounds and 3.5 assists, leading UNC to the No. 1 seed in the NCAA Tournament.
If RJ Davis does indeed return, the 2024-25 UNC basketball team could finish in the preseason top five, and Davis would likely be the frontrunner for National Player of the Year.
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