Armando Bacot is set to join an exclusive fraternity when he enrolls at North Carolina in June. Before that, he'll be in an even more select group.

Bacot -- like former Roy Williams frontcourt signees Tony Bradley, Kennedy Meeks, Isaiah Hicks, James Michael McAdoo, Tyler Hansbrough, Sean May, Tyler Zeller, David Wear, Travis Wear, Ed Davis, and John Henson -- has been named a McDonald's All-Americans. The team was announced Thursday afternoon on ESPN.

"I'm excited," Bacot told Inside Carolina. "I'm at a loss for words, honestly. It's something I've worked for and dreamed about since I was a kid."

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The 42nd McDonald's All-American game will take place at Phillips Arena in Atlanta on Wednesday, March 27. Bacot is looking forward to the entire experience of McDonald's week, but has one specific goal in mind.

"(I want) to prove myself as the best big in the (2019) class," said Bacot, who is ranked the No. 6 center and No. 20 overall prospect according to the 247Sports Composite.

Bacot transferred to Bradenton (Fla.) IMG Academy last summer. In the structured, college-like atmosphere at IMG, Bacot has dropped a significant amount of weight, improved his conditioning, and become more explosive. On a loaded IMG team that features Villanova signee Jeremiah Robinson-Earl, Arizona signee Josh Green, and five-star junior Jaden Springer, Bacot is averaging 13.1 points (62.5% FG), 7.5 rebounds, and 1.9 blocks per game.

"He's special and he'll continue to get better," said IMG Head Coach Sean McAloon in a recent interview with Inside Carolina. "If you're looking at Carolina, I had one that went to Carolina (McAloon coached Ed Davis). He'll be the fastest big they'll have. He's probably one of the better passers in the country from the '5' spot, I would say the best in my personal opinion. He works on the game every day, and I don't see him having a problem adjusting to their system in any way shape or form."

Carolina has had at least one McDonald's game selection in 24 of the last 29 years – the only exceptions being 1994, 2003, 2007 , 2015, and 2017. The Tar Heels did not sign a player in the 2007 class.

"Armando has a chance to be a big-time player," Roy Williams said when Bacot signed in November. "He had a wonderful summer. He was MVP of the championship team in the Peach Jam in the EYBL Championship. He's long, can block shots, score inside, runs well, and has played in big games both in the summer and the state high school tournaments. He loves the idea of being a Tar Heel. He comes from a great family. His parents are very interested in his developing not only in basketball but academically and socially."

In addition to Bacot, three of UNC's remaining 2019 targets - guard Cole Anthony, and forwards Precious Achiuwa and Matt Hurt - were also named to the team. Bacot and Anthony have become very close friends, and took their UNC official visits together this past September.

"My main thing, and they know this, I'm trying to get Cole (to sign with UNC)," Bacot said. "So I'm always checking in with them, making sure we're all doing and saying the same things, and on the same page so we can go after him and go get him. Cole is like my best friend. We talk weekly. Even if it's not about college, we always talk. Of course I bring up UNC when we talk. That's my guy, so I feel like we're in a great place."