Next season's roster for the North Carolina Tar Heels has been heavily predicated on the transfer portal, especially with Michael Malone taking over as head coach less than 24 hours before the "free agency period" officially opened. While the timing of the hire initially set the Tar Heels behind schedule, in terms of recruitment, the 54-year-old head coach quickly bolstered his staff and pursued several high-end talents in the portal. In total, Malone has orchestrated five additions to the roster. Here are statistical projections for each one of those players in 2026. Terrence Brown: 17.7 points, 4.3 assists, and 2.6 rebounds Mar 10, 2026; Kansas City, MO, USA; Utah Utes guard Terrence Brown (2) drives around Cincinnati Bearcats guard Day Day Thomas (1) during the second half at T-Mobile Center.…