A 6-foot-9, class of 2023 power forward out of Roselle (N.J.), Akil Watson is in the early stages of his recruitment. Watson says Connecticut, North Carolina, and Oklahoma State are recruiting him the hardest. On UNC: "It is a legendary program. Jeff Lebo makes sure I am okay and messages me all the time. He always tells me to keep working hard." (247 Sports) Basketball Recruiting Analyst Predicts G.G. Jackson To UNC
A day after UNC earned its first basketball commitment from a class of 2023 recruit in 5-star guard Simeon Wilcher, the Tar Heels picked up.
UNC among schools recruiting 4-star forward Akil Watson the hardest
