Banghart's patience pays off, lands dream gig at UNC

Posted May 2, 2019
Some opportunities in life are worth the wait. UNC's new head women's basketball coach Courtney Banghart, said, "I've gotten so many texts from many of the ACC head coaches congratulating me and saying how my patience paid off. I wasn't just going to go anywhere. I had a very clear goal, and it was to be here." Banghart had numerous coaching offers. (WRAL Sports Fan)

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