Today it was announced via Inside Carolina that Virginia Tech transfer Neoklis Avdalas has committed to UNC. The 6’9” 215 lb rising sophomore began professional play in Greece at age 15. Avdalas earned All-Star honors in 2023 playing the Basket League, and he played for Peristeri, semi-finalist in the Basketball Champions League, in 2024.
Now 20 years old, Avdalas came to the US a consensus 4-star, with some services rating him 5 stars. In an up-and-down freshmen season, he averaged 12.1 points, 4.6
assists, 2.2 turnovers, and 3.1 rebounds per game. Against UNC on February 28, he posted 19 points and five assists. With his freshmen season and adjustment to college ball behind him, Avdalas hopes to use a season working with Coach Malone as a springboard to the NBA. Scouting reports focused on his NBA potential tout his exceptional ball-handling for his size, passing, and positional versatility on defense.
Avdalas becomes the third confirmed member of UNC’s 2026 basketball roster, joining Jaydon Young and Maximo Adams. What are your thoughts and hopes for Avdalas as a Tar Heel? Let us know in the comments below.
