It's official: Jarin Stevenson re-signs with UNC
Jarin Stevenson has officially re-signed with the University of North Carolina men's basketball team for the 2026-27 season. The 6-foot-10 forward, a Chapel Hill native, will continue playing under new head coach Michael Malone. Stevenson previously played two seasons at Alabama before transferring to UNC, where he became a key contributor last season.
- ▪Jarin Stevenson re-signed with the University of North Carolina for the 2026-27 basketball season.
- ▪He announced his decision to stay on April 13 and finalized it on May 1, 2026.
- ▪Stevenson played two seasons at Alabama before transferring to UNC.
- ▪He appeared in all 33 games last season, starting 25, and averaged 8.1 points and 4.4 rebounds per game.
- ▪New head coach Michael Malone prioritized retaining Stevenson on the team.
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