Shortly after the conclusion of his visit with head coach Michael Malone in Chapel Hill on Wednesday, four-star recruit Kevin Thomas did not leave the facilities before announcing his commitment to the North Carolina Tar Heels. Thomas marks the first 2026 recruit Malone has acquired this offseason. Sayon Keita did not count towards this year's class, as he is an overseas signing. As for Thomas, he originally committed to LSU, but reopened his recruitment process after head coach Matt McMahon was fired in late March. The No. 94 prospect in the 2026 class remained unsigned, giving Malone a tremendous opportunity to bolster his forward depth. Mar 14, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Nuggets head coach Michael Malone in the second quarter against the Los Angeles Lakers at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images | Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images With all of that in mind, here is an assessment of North Carolina signing the potential breakout star forward.…