5-Star Beckham Black Gets North Carolina Offer
In a big recruiting moment for the North Carolina program, 2027 five-star point guard Beckham Black has officially received a scholarship offer from Head Coach Hubert Davis and the Tar Heels. The offer comes after Davis and his staff watched Black play live at the John Wall Invitational, where the Orlando (FL) Southeastern Prep standout delivered a strong all-around performance.
At 6-3 with a growing frame and advanced feel for the game, Black has quickly risen among the nation’s elite point guards in the Class of 2027, already earning offers from multiple high-major programs before UNC entered the picture.
What Makes Beckham Black Special
1. True Point Guard Instincts
Black isn’t just a high-level athlete, he’s a floor general. In the game that likely sealed UNC’s offer, he scored 14 points and handed out six assists in a victory over Davidson Day, showcasing his readiness to both create for others and score when needed.
What sets Black apart from many prospects in his class is his pass-first mentality: he prefers facilitating offense and getting teammates involved rather than hunting his own shot. This unselfish approach is increasingly valuable at the college level and bodes well for his leadership as a point guard.
2. Scoring Efficiency
Though he loves creating for others, Black can hurt you with his own scoring, particularly when his shot is falling. In that same UNC-watched game, he connected on all of his three-point attempts, showing confidence and shooting ability from deep.
While long-range consistency will remain a point of development, his ability to space the floor makes him more than just a distributor.
3. High Basketball IQ & Family Basketball Roots
Beckham comes from a basketball family, his older brother, Anthony Black, was a top NBA Draft pick and is currently an NBA guard, and that pedigree shows in his understanding of the game. He frequently makes the right reads and uses spacing, screens, and ball movement to strain defenses.
At the next level, that court awareness and decision-making are exactly what coaches covet, particularly in high-pressure late-game scenarios.
How Beckham Black Fits Hubert Davis’ Tar Heels
Point Guard Leadership
Under Hubert Davis, UNC has had success with lead guards who can manage pace, handle the ball under pressure, and run an efficient offense. Players like R.J. Davis (a former Tar Heel standout) and others in Davis’ tenure demonstrated the value of a steady floor general. Black’s emerging vision and playmaking could continue that tradition.
Davis’ offense often emphasizes spacing, ball movement, and versatility, traits that work in Black’s favor. A guard comfortable making reads off high pick-and-rolls and finding shooters in rhythm is a natural fit for the Tar Heel style.
Balancing Scoring with Facilitation
UNC has typically needed guards who can score efficiently without dominating the ball. Black’s preference for getting teammates involved meshes perfectly with an offense that values team scoring balance. Add to that his expanding shooting range, and you get a guard who can open offensive sets for wings and bigs.
Defensive Growth Potential
While Black’s offense draws the headlines, his size and instincts on the defensive end also deserve mention. At 6-3 with length and active hands, he’s capable of disrupting ball handlers and running defenders off angles, traits that could translate well to ACC competition.
What’s Next in Black’s Recruitment
With the UNC offer now in his pocket, joining a class that already includes multiple highly-ranked prospects, the recruiting journey for Black is far from over. Offers and interest are expected to grow as his junior season continues and summer circuits unfold. Carolina’s early positioning, though, signals that Davis and his staff see a potential long-term answer at point guard in Black.
For UNC fans and recruiters alike, Beckham Black’s emergence brings national attention and a potential cornerstone piece for the 2027 class, someone who can lead, innovate, and fit seamlessly into the Tar Heels’ storied basketball tradition.
Written by Alex Karamanos | January 13, 2026