Former Tennessee QB Nico Iamaleava is no longer in the running to join Bill Belichick’s North Carolina Tar Heels after being “unofficially” removed from their recruitment list, according to Pete Nakos of On3.com. The 2025 NIL payment dispute with Tennessee and interest from UCLA and Tulane likely contributed to this development. Meanwhile, UNC is now considered a top contender for South Alabama QB Gio Lopez, who will be eligible for the transfer portal on Wednesday.
Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/article/report-bill-belichick-north-carolina-225930072.html