Michael Malone and the UNC basketball program are setting their sights on another international star. After a busy offseason in the transfer portal, the Tar Heels are now scouting overseas to bolster their frontcourt depth.

In his first season as head coach, Malone—a former NBA coach—has already made moves to rebuild the roster. The backcourt has seen fresh additions, and this week, the frontcourt got a boost with the arrivals of Cade Bennerman and Sayon Keita. But the Tar Heels aren't stopping there.

According to Shelby Swanson, Malone and assistant coach Chuck Martin are still abroad, scouting talent in Europe. Their latest target? Momo Faye, a four-star center from Senegal currently playing for Paris Basketball. Faye brings size and skill to the paint, and his international experience could make him a key piece for UNC's rotation.

This pursuit comes after the Tar Heels lost a commitment from Maxim Logue, shifting their focus to Faye. Previously, another Senegalese prospect, Boumtje Boumtje, was on the radar but has since fallen off. Now, all eyes are on Faye, and North Carolina appears to be a frontrunner for his commitment.

Landing Faye would be a major win for UNC's depth this season. With Malone and Martin currently in France, a decision could come soon. For Tar Heels fans, this international scouting push signals a new era of roster building—one that blends transfer portal savvy with global reach.