Giant 7’5” Alabama Hoops Phenom Commits to North Carolina—Game Changer for the Tar Heels!
In a seismic shift that’s sent tremors through the college basketball world, 7’5” high school phenom Darius “Tower” Langston from Mobile, Alabama, has officially committed to the University of North Carolina. The towering center made his announcement Friday morning in front of a packed gym at J.P. Gaines High School, choosing the iconic Tar Heel blue over Kentucky, Duke, and Kansas in a nationally televised ceremony.
Langston, who weighs in at a lean but muscular 265 pounds, has become a household name among hoops fans and recruiting analysts alike. Averaging an astounding 29.6 points, 18.4 rebounds, and 7.2 blocks per game during his senior year, he dominated on both ends of the court in ways rarely seen—even at the prep level. His sheer size and surprising agility make him a one-of-a-kind prospect.
“This is a dream come true,” Langston said, donning a North Carolina cap after removing a decoy Duke hat from the table. “Coach [Hubert] Davis believed in me before I even hit my growth spurt. He saw something in my game, and now I’m ready to help UNC win another national title.”
Langston’s journey hasn’t been typical. He was 6’3” as a freshman and primarily played small forward. But a nearly unprecedented growth spurt between his sophomore and junior years added over a foot to his frame, catapulting him into the national spotlight. Despite his towering stature, Langston retained his perimeter skills—handling the ball like a guard and knocking down threes at a 39% clip.
Recruiting insiders say Langston is more than just hype. “He’s got shades of Victor Wembanyama and Ralph Sampson,” said ESPN recruiting analyst Terrence Boyd. “Darius is a unicorn. He alters every shot, sees over defenses, and runs the floor like he’s 6’6”. UNC just became an instant Final Four contender.”
The Tar Heels are expected to feature Langston immediately. With current UNC forward Bryce Montague declaring for the NBA Draft, Langston could slide into the starting five as a freshman—offering rim protection, interior scoring, and matchup nightmares for opponents. Inside the Dean Dome, the buzz is electric.
“We’ve never had anyone like him,” Coach Davis told reporters. “His presence alone changes how teams game plan. But what makes Darius special is his work ethic and humility. He’s a team-first guy who just happens to be a 7-foot-5 force of nature.”
Langston’s commitment not only changes UNC’s trajectory—it reshapes the entire landscape of college basketball. Blue Blood programs are scrambling to recalibrate. Meanwhile, Tar Heel Nation is already dreaming of banners in the rafters, with “Tower Langston” becoming a name for the ages in Chapel Hill.
And so begins a new era—one with a giant footprint.
