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Leaving Chapel Hill Withers will enter the transfer portal, per VerbalCommits.com.

Impact Withers has spent six years in college basketball and played five full seasons. It would be somewhat shocking if he was granted an additional year of eligibility, but he'll give it a go after averaging 6.5 points and 4.5 rebounds in 2024-2025 with the Tar Heels.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Ole Miss holds off frantic UNC comeback to beat Tar Heels 71-64 in NCAA Tournament

Sean Pedulla made a critical 3-pointer with 52.8 seconds left, and Mississippi topped North Carolina 71-64 in the NCAA Tournament after the Rebels squandered most of a 22-point lea...

MARCH 21 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

North Carolina's Jae'Lyn Withers leaves March Madness game against Ole Miss with injury

North Carolina forward Jae’Lyn Withers was helped off the floor after hurting his right leg during the second half of the Tar Heels’ first round NCAA Tournament game against Missis...

MARCH 21 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Doesn't return Friday Withers (ankle) notched five points (1-3 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 2-3 FT), two rebounds and one assist over 16 minutes during Friday's 71-64 loss to Ole Miss.

Impact Withers didn't return to the court after leaving with an injury. He ends his senior year, and sixth year at the college ranks, with averages of 6.5 points and 4.5 boards per game across 37 games (20 starts).

MARCH 21 • ROTOWIRE

Helped off court Friday Withers was helped off the court in Friday's game against Mississippi due to an apparent leg injury, Nick Carboni of WCNC Charlotte reports.

Impact Withers departed the contest and appeared to be in a lot of pain, as he was grabbing his leg while his teammates helped him off the court and straight into the locker room. His absence could be huge for UNC, as he entered the NCAA Tournament averaging 10.8 points and 7.1 rebounds per game over his previous 11 appearances.

MARCH 21 • ROTOWIRE

UNC coach Hubert Davis and Jae'Lyn Withers talk after loss to Duke University of North Carolina basketball coach Hubert Davis stands with player Jae'Lyn Withers as they talk with reporters in the hallway aft...

MARCH 15 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

North Carolina beats Wake Forest 68-59 to advance to ACC semifinals behind RJ Davis' 23 points

RJ Davis had 23 points and five 3-pointers, Ven-Allen Lubin added 10 points and 13 rebounds, and No. 5 seed North Carolina beat fourth-seeded Wake Forest 68-59 in the ACC Tournamen...

MARCH 13 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Could the Tar Heels have found the 'next' Brady Manek in Jae'Lyn Withers? Withers, who set a record with seven 3-pointers in ACC Tournament win over Notre Dame, could be the reliable ‘stretch-4 forward that Heels n...

MARCH 12 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Could the Tar Heels have found the 'next' Brady Manek in Jae'Lyn Withers Withers, who set a record with seven 3-pointers in ACC Tournament win over Notre Dame, could be the reliable ‘stretch-4 forward that Heels n...

MARCH 12 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Jae'Lyn Withers buries 7 3-pointers and North Carolina rolls past Notre Dame 76-56 in ACC Tournament

Jae’Lyn Withers scored 21 points — all on 3-pointers — and Ven-Allen Lubin had 17 points and 10 rebounds in North Carolina’s 76-56 rout of Notre Dame on the second day of the ACC T...

MARCH 12 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Carries Tar Heels to victory Withers finished Wednesday's 76-56 victory over Notre Dame with 21 points (7-10 FG, 7-10 3Pt), nine rebounds, one assist, two blocks and two steals over 29 minutes.

Impact The Tar Heels didn't have a lot of problems to secure the win in this match, and Withers was the standout performer for UNC, carrying the team in scoring and finishing just one board away from a double-double. He should continue to remain in the starting unit when the Tar Heels take on Wake Forest on Thursday.

MARCH 12 • ROTOWIRE

Lubin leads UNC's balanced scoring in 92-73 win over Miami for Tar Heels' 5th straight victory

Ven-Allen Lubin scored 19 points, Jae’Lyn Withers had 11 points and 10 rebounds and North Carolina beat Miami 92-73 on Saturday for its fifth straight victory, the Tar Heels’ longe...

MARCH 1 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Starting vs. Clemson Withers will get the start against Clemson, R.L. Bynum of Tar Heel Tribune reports.

Impact Withers started the first seven games of the season, but will get his first start since Nov. 27 against Michigan State. The forward has made a limited impact since being pulled from the starting five, averaging 3.5 points and 2.5 rebounds in that time frame.

FEBRUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE

La Salle Explorers to visit North Carolina Tar Heels Saturday

La Salle will travel to play the North Carolina Tar Heels

DECEMBER 13, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

No. 20 North Carolina Tar Heels take on the No. 10 Alabama Crimson Tide

The No. 20 North Carolina Tar Heels face the No. 10 Alabama Crimson Tide

DECEMBER 4, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Comes close to double-double Withers recorded 10 points (1-4 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 7-8 FT) and seven rebounds in 19 minutes during Tuesday's 85-72 loss to Auburn.

Impact Withers made a living at the charity stripe in a game where he struggled from the field. Even though his final stat line wasn't eye-popping by any means, it's worth noting he finished just three boards away from recording a double-double. This was his third game with at least 10 points across six appearances this season.

NOVEMBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Davis scores 24, helps rally No. 9 North Carolina past Elon

RJ Davis scored 24 points and keyed No. 9 North Carolina’s 11-0 run after falling behind in the second half in a 90-76 victory over Elon in the teams’ season opener

NOVEMBER 5, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Starts exhibition game Withers had six points (2-7 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 2-4 FT) and eight rebounds in Tuesday's exhibition game against Memphis.

Impact Withers started and played 17 minutes before fouling out. It wouldn't be surprising to see the sixth-year senior start early in the season for the Tar Heels at power forward, but there are plenty of young talented options for coach Hubert Davis to turn to later in the season if Withers is not producing. Withers was solid as a role player last season for UNC averaging 4.2 points and 3.6 rebounds per contest.

OCTOBER 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Impressive off bench Thursday Withers closed with 16 points (5-7 FG, 6-9 FT), 10 rebounds, three assists and one steal in 22 minutes during Thursday's 90-62 victory over Wagner.

Impact Armando Bacot and RJ Davis led the Tar Heels to victory Thursday, but Withers's play was impressive as well. He delivered a double-double off the bench, and it was just the second time he accomplished that feat in the current campaign. Withers should continue playing off the bench when the Tar Heels take on Michigan State in the second round of the NCAA Tournament.

MARCH 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to bench Withers isn't in the starting five for Saturday's game versus Florida State.

Impact Withers will be replaced by Cormac Ryan in the starting lineup Saturday. Withers is averaging 5.3 points, 2.8 rebounds and 1.0 blocks in 16.5 minutes across his previous four appearances coming off the bench this season.

DECEMBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Added to starting lineup Withers is part of the Tar Heels' starting lineup Thursday against Villanova.

Impact Withers impressed when the Tar Heels played against Northern Iowa on Wednesday, their last game before Thursday. He scored 11 points (4-5 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT) across his 22 minutes against UNI. Withers will be added to UNC's starting frontcourt, also including Harrison Ingram and Armando Bacot.

NOVEMBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Logs 15 minutes in opener Withers (upper body) had four points (2-2 FG), one rebound and two steals in 15 minutes during Monday's 86-70 win over Radford.

Impact Withers had to sit out exhibition play due to injury, but he was the second-leading reserve in terms of minutes in the season opener. It appears he's in the clear to continue providing reserve forward minutes for the Tar Heels.

NOVEMBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Participates in warmups Withers (upper body) appears unrestricted in warmups as the Tarheels prepare to open their 2023-24 season against Radford, Michael Koh of 97.9 The Hill reports.

Impact Withers did not appear in the Tarheels' exhibition outing against St. Augustine's last week, but he was a full participant in warmups Monday. The 6-foot-9 senior transfer from Louisville projects to fill a rotational role for UNC this season.

NOVEMBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sits out exhibition game Withers (upper body) did not play when North Carolina hosted St. Augustine's for an exhibition game Friday, according to R.L. Bynum of the Tar Heel Tribune.

Impact Withers may not be available for when North Carolina's team begins its upcoming season. He has an upper-body injury that caused his exhibition absence Friday. If unable to recover within one week, Withers will sit out UNC's game against Radford on Nov. 6.

OCTOBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Louisville transfer Withers headed to North Carolina

Louisville forward Jae’Lyn Withers says he’s transferring to North Carolina

APRIL 11, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS