UNC Women's Basketball

Complete coverage of North Carolina Tar Heels Women's Basketball.

Sophie Burrows traveled 10,000 miles, and her poise never wavered

How far would you go to chase your dream? For Sophie Burrows, the answer is over 10,000 miles. A native of Australia, Burrows spent three seasons at Syracuse. Now, the senior guard is one of four transfers that coach Courtney Banghart added to the UNC Women's Basketball roster this offseason. But Burrows could’ve chosen professional basketball. (Daily Tar Heel)

After a year at Virginia, Gabby White is coming home

A homecoming is underway for Chapel Hill native Gabby White. The sophomore guard chose Virginia out of high school. She wanted to leave home to experience college life somewhere new, especially with her mother, Joanne Aluka-White, on the UNC Women's Basketball coaching staff. But after Virginia’s coach was fired, White entered the transfer portal. (Daily Tar Heel)

UNC Women’s Basketball Closes Out Preseason With Exhibition At Maryland Saturday

An old ACC rivalry is renewed as North Carolina women's basketball wraps up preseason action with a visit to Maryland for an exhibition on Saturday at 1 p.m. Fans can stream the action against the Terrapins on B1G+. Returning for year eight under Courtney Banghart, Carolina is coming off back-to-back Sweet 16s for its third in the last five seasons. (GoHeels.com)

Achol Akot is a ‘full-grown problem,’ but carries whimsy on and off the basketball court

Senior forward Achol Akot arrived in Chapel Hill after stops at UCF and Oklahoma State. At OSU, she ranked No. 2 in the Big 12, shooting 63.3 percent from the field. Akot’s first two years of her college career were spent at UCF, where in her last season she averaged 6.6 points per game. At OSU, she nearly doubled that. But it still wasn’t enough for her. (Daily Tar Heel)

Banghart: UNC Women’s Basketball Enters Season With Enhanced Roster

For UNC women’s basketball, a new season is right around the corner, and it brings a familiar standard. The Tar Heels look to build on last season’s second straight Sweet 16 appearance, while finding out just how good this group can become. With a demanding schedule ahead, coach Courtney Banghart says the work begins with an experienced roster. (Chapelboro.com)

Audio: ACC Network Basketball Podcast - UNC Women's Basketball Coach Courtney Banghart joins

Debbie Antonelli and Kelly Gramlich are back to preview the 2026 ACC Women's Basketball season and react to the newly-released AP Preseason Poll! Plus, North Carolina Head Coach Courtney Banghart joins the show! (ESPN)

Early enrollee center Noelle Bofia ready to show what she has learned at UNC

After graduating from high school early and enrolling at UNC for the spring semester, Noelle Bofia practiced with the Tar Heels as she prepared for her first college basketball season. That time gave her a chance to adjust to stronger defenders, improve her footwork, and become familiar with the program before making her debut in Chapel Hill. (Daily Tar Heel)

Kate Harpring will be the bully despite being a freshman

After plenty of time to think about her next step after high school, No. 1 women's basketball recruit, freshman guard Kate Harpring, decided to suit up for the North Carolina Tar Heels to continue her basketball career. "I feel like a big thing for me was the people," Harpring said. "Especially coach Banghart, I feel like she’s the perfect coach for me." (Daily Tar Heel)

UNC Women’s Basketball Opens Season Ranked No. 12 In AP Poll

For the third straight season, UNC Women's Basketball finds itself ranked in the top 15 in the 2026-27 Preseason AP Poll, with the Tar Heels slotted at No. 12. It marks the fourth season under Courtney Banghart in which the Tar Heels have opened the season in the top 15. The Tar Heels remained consistently ranked last season, peaking at No. 11 in the AP Poll. (GoHeels.com)

UNC Women's Basketball Pulls Away Late for 76-66 Exhibition Win Over Davidson

Achol Akot led the Tar Heels with 18 points and 11 rebounds. The Oklahoma State transfer provided a consistent presence around the basket, finishing 5-of-9 from the field and converting eight free throws. Freshman Kate Harpring also made an impact in her first appearance for UNC. Harpring finished with 17 points, eight rebounds, and two assists. (Tar Heel Blue)

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