Tar Heels In The WNBA

Posted Apr 14, 2020
As the women's basketball world looks ahead to the 2020 WNBA Draft on Friday, we're taking a look back at North Carolina's strong history and long list of Tar Heels in the pros. UNC has had 20 players drafted into the WNBA, including eight who were first round picks. UNC's highest pick all time was Nikki Teasley, who was the fifth pick in the 2002 Draft. (GoHeels.com)

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