Jarin Stevenson Transfers to North Carolina from Alabama
North Carolina Tar Heels welcome forward Jarin Stevenson. He transfers from Alabama. He entered the NCAA Transfer Portal. The portal showed "do not contact" because he had a clear plan.
Stevenson is a 6‑foot‑11, 215‑pound rising junior. He played 74 games over two seasons at Alabama. He started 27 games. In the 2024‑25 season he played 37 games and started 22. He averaged 5.4 points in about 18.7 minutes per game. He shot at a rate of 42.9 percent. He also grabbed 3.4 rebounds per game. Over his Alabama career he averaged 5.4 points, 3.0 rebounds, and 0.6 assists per game. He shot 42.5 percent overall, 31.2 percent from three, and 63.6 percent from the free‑throw line.
Stevenson was highly rated in high school. He came from the Class of 2023. On3 gave him four stars. They ranked him as the top player in North Carolina. They named him the fourth‑best power forward in the nation and the 21st overall prospect. Though North Carolina was favored, he chose to play for Nate Oats at Alabama.
This move is crucial for the Tar Heels. They need to boost their roster after a disappointing 2024‑25 season. North Carolina finished 23–14 overall and 13–7 in the ACC. They earned a spot in the NCAA Tournament as a last‑minute choice. They won a play‑in game against San Diego State. Ole Miss ended their run in the first round.
Stevenson will add depth and experience to North Carolina. He carries a family legacy at the school. His mother, Nicole Walker Stevenson, played for North Carolina from 1995 to 1998. She helped the team win three ACC championships.
North Carolina hopes this addition will spark a return to form. The team aims to make a deeper run in the NCAA Tournament next season. Fans can follow other moves on On3, which offers strong coverage of the Transfer Portal with updates on social media.
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