UNC Women's Basketball

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

Elina Aarnisalo brings flash, IQ, and pro experience to UNC Women's Basketball

Elina Aarnisalo’s connection with UNC Women's Basketball coach Courtney Banghart goes back years. Banghart relentlessly pursued the dynamic 5-10 guard from Finland, calling her once a week for two years before losing her recruiting battle with UCLA. Given a second chance, Banghart secured Aarnisalo's commitment from the transfer portal. (Tar Heel Tribune)

THT Newsletter: UNC's QB1, Basketball Practice Video, 5-Star Hoops Visitors, Travis Burgess Injury

Sophomore Gio Lopez has been named the Tar Heels’ starting quarterback, North Carolina Basketball hosts two 5-star recruits this weekend, almost two dozen Tar Heels made NFL rosters this week, UNC quarterback commit Travis Burgess suffers a season-ending injury, former UNC All-American golfer Ben Griffin is having a dream year, and more. (Tar Heel Times Newsletter)

UNC's Nyla Brooks among 8 freshmen you have to watch in women’s college basketball this season

Nyla Brooks is a 6-foot-1 guard from Waldorf, Maryland and was ranked 13th in ESPN’s top 100 recruits for 2025. She led Bishop Ireton High School to a state title as a senior while averaging 18.3 points and 7.6 rebounds. She’s a player UNC coach Courtney Banghart is very excited about, and she piled up 28 points and 10 boards in the Jordan Brand game. (SB Nation)

Kayla McPherson retires as basketball player after 6 surgeries, will be student assistant for UNC

Kayla McPherson came to UNC as a 4-star point guard full of star power, but after four years in Chapel Hill defined by promise and perseverance as she battled injuries and endured six surgeries, she announced Tuesday that she is retiring as a player. McPherson will be on the sidelines this season as a student assistant, a role she also held last season. (Tar Heel Tribune)

Family atmosphere, broadcast dreams, chance to develop made it hard for Nyla Harris to say no to UNC

When Nyla Harris faced North Carolina in a Louisville jersey, she expected talent. What she didn’t expect was what stayed with her: the connection. The 6-foot-2 senior says that the family-oriented atmosphere that was evident when she played against UNC helped convince her that Chapel Hill was the place to play her final college basketball season. (Tar Heel Tribune)

THT Newsletter: Caleb Wilson's Big Deal, Another 5-Star Official Visitor, Football Training Camp

Caleb Wilson has signed a multi-million dollar deal with New Balance. (Does he make more than Hubert Davis now?) There’s a big basketball official visitor this weekend and another one added to the calendar. Plus: Professor Hansbrough, UNC women's basketball goes international, men's hoops conditioning test, big soccer weekend, and more. (Tar Heel Times Newsletter)

UNC Women's Basketball Adds Izzy Leazier As Graduate Assistant

UNC Women's Basketball has added a new member to the family, with coach Courtney Banghart announcing the addition of Izzy Leazier as a graduate assistant. "We are so excited to be adding Izzy Leazier to our team as our new grad assistant. She comes to us after a successful playing career at TCNJ and has just completed her MBA at Penn State." (GoHeels.com)

UNC Women's Basketball Welcomes Russian Wing Liza Astakhova

It took about 75 days for Coach Hubert Davis’ European wing player to arrive in Chapel Hill, but it only took about 64 days for Coach Courtney Banghart to welcome hers. After Montenegrin Luka Bogavac finally made it to UNC last week, Russian Liza Astakhova finally met her new Tar Heel teammates this week after committing to Carolina on June 17. (Tar Heel Tribune)

Chansky’s Notebook: New Pathways

The athletic director knows where the money is. Bubba Cunningham said last week that UNC’s first revenue share is splitting up the $20.5 million with 65 percent to football, 35 percent to men’s basketball, and if any leftovers, women’s hoops and baseball might get some of the pie. But Courtney Banghart’s and Scott Forbes’ programs will benefit regardless. (Chapelboro.com)

UNC Basketball's Dribble For Victory Over Cancer Set For Sept. 14

UNC Athletics announces the fourth annual Dribble for Victory Over Cancer on Sunday, Sept. 14 on the UNC campus. Festivities begin at 10 a.m. at Carmichael Arena. Participants will dribble alongside Tar Heel men's and women's basketball players up to the Old Well, over to the Bell Tower and completing at Carmichael where lunch will be available. (GoHeels.com)

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