With the news of Elliot reclassifying to the class of 2023 I was seeing if anybody had Intel on how this will affect the recruitment of Boogie Fland? Does this make him even more likely to become a Tar Heel in the class of 24 considering the Cadeau family plans on Elliot being a one and done player ?

I have been vaguely discussing the Elliot Cadeau situation for the past few days only when prompted. The reclassification in so surprise. I posted that a couple of weeks ago. What would happen after that was more of a gray area. I have probably researched Cadeau, and spoke with more sources than any other player since I have been working at Rivals. Now is the time to share the information, not just because of the reclass, but because of other news I heard this morning which could be even bigger.

I started hearing just before Atlanta that Cadeau and R.J. Davis both wanted the ball in their hands, and that the combination might not be compatible. If Cadeau couldn't get that commitment from Hubert Davis he might look elsewhere, and if R.J. couldn't lock down that spot there were some rumors of other options. The big news was not the reclass announcement, but what might come afterwards.

Let me add that this was not my story. I knew if I said anything there would be blowback and attention that I do not desire. I also wanted to speak with Elliot in Memphis this past weekend, and ask him face to face about the point guard spot, and his feelings about playing alongside Davis. He was incredibly convincing in the interview that UNC was where he wanted to be. Let me add this as well. There were a lot of back channel talk about this in the grassroots industry that never became public. I spoke with heavy hitters about this, and also was getting texts and calls from different individuals sharing information that was in agreement. There was too much smoke there just to simply ignore it. In fact, I saw an NBA scout this past weekend that I am close with, and haven't seen in two years. I've never spoken about this with him. His first words to me were, "Is Elliot de-committing?" There was talk about this from individuals who are sourced and networked.

I heard from a very knowledgeable individual this morning minutes after the announcement that I have shared back and forth information with on this subject for weeks. He gave me the biggest news that I have heard. He was the original person to tell me that Davis would not play off the ball. He told me this morning that he believes everything has been hashed out, and the two will play together at North Carolina next season. The task of Hubert Davis was to find out how to make this work, and unless we hear something it different it looks like he has done just that. I believe there can be a multiple point guard scenario, but from what we understand Cadeau will play the one and Davis will play the two, and both are fine with that.

Or was there not discussion last season that there was a problematic rift between Bly and Thigpen and it was one of the reasons for a change.

Lots of new faces with a great mix of youngsters and ACC tested veterans to build a very competitive team but for everyone to know their role and job on this squad will probably take until January before it can be even considered a well oiled machine.

I personally like that UNC has another early tough schedule which will allow the team to grow as a unit and to quickly find early their strengths and weaknesses and have time to see what players mesh the best together.

Like many others I have seen Cadeau shine against other HIGH SCHOOL players but the pressure on him to perform against more gifted and physical upperclassmen is yet to be determined because immediately “he is not the messiah”.

No question in my mind this year’s team on paper looks vastly superior than last year’s squad with more firepower and upperclassman experience starting and coming off the bench.

Expectations will be high and they should be but expecting immediate results to help erase last season’s tough year needs to be tempered until the team has a REAL chance to jell and patience by the fans although often hard to do by many needs to show up early and often.

Just on name alone Carolina might crack the top 25 preseason poll but I for one would rather see the team earn any ranking they get by winning on the court and let the cards fall as they may…

Notre Dame and Miami both just got added, but so did South Florida.

In Charlotte. That's four days after the Tar Heels face UCLA in Atlanta in the CBS Sports Classic.

Going to travel down to see the Diamond Heels in the NCAA regional this weekend. I like their chances as the 3 seed out of 4 for the region.

South Stanly announced Thursday the hiring of a new football coach. South Athletic Director Sean Whitley says Terry Shankle has been hired. Shankle, a Norwood native and a 2009 graduate of South Stanly, attended UNC where he was a starter at defensive back. He has been an assistant coach at Northwoods, Anson and Eastern Randolph high schools. (Stanly News & Press)