Malloy Smith, a promising 6-foot-6 guard from Santa Ana, California, has confirmed his commitment to the University of North Carolina (UNC) and will officially sign with the Tar Heels on Wednesday. Rated as a three-star prospect and ranked No. 379 overall in the 2026 class by Rivals, Smith is excited to follow in the footsteps of his father, Kenny Smith, who played for UNC from 1983 to 1987 and later had a successful NBA career. His older brother, K.J. Smith, was also part of the Tar Heels roster from 2017 to 2021. Smith remarked on his eagerness to join the Carolina family, emphasizing his commitment to maintaining the university's esteemed basketball tradition. He expressed confidence in new head coach Michael Malone, stating that he believes Malone will excel in his role. Smith received an offer from former coach Hubert Davis in February and made a visit to Chapel Hill during a game against Virginia Tech. He announced his commitment on March 6 during an ESPN broadcast, marking an important step in his basketball journey. Smith and fellow recruit Maximo Adams will join the Tar Heels in June, enhancing their 2026 recruiting class.