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Northwestern Seven-Footer Cade Bennerman Commits to North Carolina

The redshirt freshman offers long-term size to a frontcourt short on proven centers.

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Overview

  • Cade Bennerman committed Monday, becoming North Carolina’s fifth transfer addition for 2026–27.
  • Bennerman is a 7-foot, 205-pound center with a reported 7-foot-5 wingspan who redshirted at Northwestern and retains four years of eligibility.
  • Coaches view him as a high-upside project who can supply depth right away, and UNC is still searching for a starting center.
  • The pickup follows star big man Henri Veesaar declaring for the 2026 NBA Draft after averaging 17.0 points and 8.7 rebounds, and it pairs with FAU transfer forward Maxim Logue to bolster the front court.
  • UNC is overhauling its roster under new head coach Michael Malone after Hubert Davis’ exit, with other portal adds at guard and reserve guard Jaydon Young re-signing to steady the backcourt.