UNC Women's Basketball

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

UNC Women's Basketball Announces 2026-27 ACC Schedule

With preseason action picking up next month, UNC Women's Basketball has received its 2026-27 ACC schedule with the league announcing the 18-game slate. Carolina opens league action in December with a rivalry matchup against NC State on Dec. 13 at Carmichael Arena as the Tar Heels look to make it four straight wins against the Wolfpack at home. (GoHeels.com)

Deja Kelly earns playoff MVP award, leads Charlotte Crown to Upshot League title

Former UNC Women's Basketball standout Deja Kelly delivered the signature performance of her professional career and a championship. Kelly scored 29 points to lead the Charlotte Crown to an 81-76 win over the Jacksonville Waves in the inaugural Upshot League championship game Saturday night at Veterans Memorial Arena in Jacksonville, Fla. (Tar Heel Tribune)

UNC Women’s Basketball To Host Davidson In Exhibition Matchup Oct. 18

North Carolina women's basketball fans will get their first chance to catch the 2026-27 Tar Heels in action on October 18 against the Davidson Wildcats in an exhibition game at Carmichael Arena. The Tar Heels square off against the Wildcats in their lone home exhibition matchup, a tune-up before UNC embarks on its 14-game non-conference schedule. (GoHeels.com)

Newsletter: Cameron Fens Fills Out UNC Basketball Roster, Football Position Battles Heat Up

UNC Basketball's frontcourt search concludes as Cameron Fens committed Friday, and Michael Malone's roster is now full for 2026-27. Football's preseason camp hit its second week, with pads coming on and the QB race heating up. Women's Basketball's non-conference schedule is out. And Diamond Heels are off to strong minor-league starts. (Tar Heel Times Newsletter)

2026-27 UNC Women’s Basketball Non-Conference Schedule Breakdown

Last week, UNC Women's Basketball released the non-league portion of the 2026-27 schedule, a 14-game slate to complement the soon-to-be-announced ACC portion of the docket. Carolina has assembled a quality non-conference lineup that will position the Tar Heels to host in the NCAA Tournament and run its Sweet 16 streak to three years. A few notes: (GoHeels.com)

Newsletter: UNC Basketball Explores Wild New Portal Window, Football Opens Camp Amid Investigation

UNC Football kicked off training camp this past week, but the headlines weren’t about touchdowns. Basketball had its own bombshell: a court ruling reopened eligibility for a whole class of players, and Michael Malone wasted no time chasing two experienced transfers. Plus, the latest on UNC Baseball, Women's Basketball, and more. (Tar Heel Times Newsletter)

UNC Women's Basketball Unveils Non-Conference Schedule, Including Nine Home Games

UNC Women's Basketball unveiled its non-conference schedule with nine foes set to visit Carmichael in the early season. The Tar Heels begin the 2026-27 season in the Oui-Play in Paris, France, against Oklahoma on Nov. 2. The Tar Heels face off against South Carolina at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte on Nov. 8 to wrap up the first week of the season. (GoHeels.com)

UNC's Gabby White To Join Nigerian Women's Basketball National Team On Exhibition Tour In China

Building her resume on the international stage, UNC's Gabby White is set to join the Nigerian National Team on an exhibition tour across China, playing multiple games from August 4-15. Before heading to Asia, White will attend training camp in Chicago from July 29-August 3. Nigeria is ramping up towards the 2026 FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup. (GoHeels.com)

UNC Women's Basketball’s defense was best in ACC last season, but Banghart says it can be better

Any team that had to contend with UNC Women's Basketball's torrid defense last season should be warned. Coach Courtney Banghart says that her reconstructed Tar Heel roster should be even better on defense. Banghart, whose Tar Heels come off back-to-back Sweet 16 appearances, made that pronouncement and covered many other topics on Tuesday. (Tar Heel Tribune)

Video: UNC Women's Basketball Coach Courtney Banghart Summer Media Availability

North Carolina head Women's Basketball coach Courtney Banghart meets with the media on Tuesday to discuss the Tar Heels' summer workouts, roster additions, challenging non-conference schedule, the upcoming 2026-27 season, and more. (View Video)

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