Reggie Bullock explains how he ended up at UNC
Before Reggie Bullock made buckets in Carolina blue, the McDonald’s All-American was being heavily recruited as one of the best guards in the nation.
Bullock was ranked 18th in ESPN’s top 100. He was third among shooting guards behind Will Barton and Dion Waiters. Despite numerous offers from notable programs, the Kinston native signed with a loaded UNC team in 2010, and now we know why.
Bullock appeared on UNC fan favorite Theo Pinson’s podcast “Tidal League” and opened up on how he ended up at UNC. He talked about his initial decision to stay in the state and which other schools in North Carolina had a chance for his services.
How did @ReggieBullock35 end up at #UNC?
“I needed an NBA factory school. My grandmother is sick so I need to stay in the state of North Carolina. Duke wasn’t recruiting me, Wake Forest had a chance because I was liking the coach, RIP to him and NC State…they had no chance.”… pic.twitter.com/D09QjkpBb6
— Tidal League (@TidalLeague) June 24, 2023
The decision to come to UNC turned out great; Bullock had a significant impact during his tenure. Bullock averaged 9.9 points and five rebounds in three seasons playing under Roy Williams. His best season came in his final year for the Tar Heels, averaging 13.9 points, 6.5 rebounds and 1.3 steals per game.
Bullock was drafted in 2013 by the Los Angeles Clippers with the 25th pick.
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