For the last few years, college coaches have flocked to Minneapolis (Minn.) Minnehaha Academy.

First, it was for 2020 Gonzaga commitment Jalen Suggs. Now, it's for junior forward Chet Holmgren. His combination of wingspan, shot-blocking ability, ball-handling, and shooting prowess as a seven-footer make him the unique prospect in the Class of 2021. His attributes coupled with his big-time performances have yielded scholarship offers from Memphis, Gonzaga, Texas, Purdue, Minnesota, Kansas, Florida, Baylor, Florida State, Maryland, and Tennessee.

On Wednesday, Roy Williams and the Tar Heels entered the race.

Williams, following a visit to Minnehaha earlier in the day, offered Holmgren a North Carolina scholarship. He joins forward Paolo Banchero and Patrick Baldwin, and lead guard Kennedy Chandler, as juniors holding Carolina offers.

The North Carolina coaching staff watched Holmgren battle 2020 UNC signee Day'Ron Sharpe at the NBPA Camp in Charlottesville, Va. this past June. The pair battled to a draw with, predictably, Holmgren hitting several jumpers and blocking a couple of Sharpe's shots, and Sharpe dominating in the paint.

Last month, assistant Hubert Davis traveled to Minnehaha to watch Holmgren. Wednesday's trip was Williams's first known visit to see Holmgren at Minnehaha.

"...Chet doesn't back down to anybody," Minnehaha head coach Lance Johnson told Inside Carolina. "I've seen him when he was a little guy playing against college kids. He'd be getting hit in the face with braces on, he'd tear out something that was loose in his mouth, and then say 'I'm ready to go again.' He's super tough. That just comes from... it's his mindset."

The 247Sports basketball recruiting staff rank the 7-0 forward as the country's No. 2 overall player, while the 247Sports Composite slots him at No. 4.

"For a 7-footer, Holmgren moves remarkably well, and he has the rare ability for a guy his size to impact the game with his shooting and offensive versatility," the 247Sports staff wrote in October. "He handles the ball well, has very good touch with both hands around the basket and is an effective long-range shooter. To go with his offensive output, Holmgren, despite lacking in strength, also impacts the game with his length, and ability to block shots. Over the last two years, Holmgren has taken big steps forward in his development and that doesn’t appear to be slowing down."

His father, David Holmgren, played four seasons at Minnesota from 1984-88.

"I don't feel pressure to go anywhere," said Holmgren of the Gopher program. "(I'm) just trying to make the decision that's best for my future. I have to build a great relationship with the coaches (at the school of my choice). I have to see myself being able to be there for a long time, because it's going to be my home for a while. (I want) great facilities, great strength coaches, and nutritionists to help me build my body because that's what I need to help me take my game to the next level."