Fan excitement for UNC’s women’s season should be same as for men’s team

Posted May 6, 2022
It’s been 13 seasons since the combined anticipation of UNC's men’s and women’s basketball seasons has been this high. The AP Top 25 poll before the 2009-10 season was the last preseason list that ranked both teams in the top 10. If casual women’s basketball followers were ever going to help fill Carmichael Arena, now would be the time. (Tar Heel Tribune)

Related: Women's Basketball, WBB Recruiting

Blueberry patch restoration: Sylvia Hatchell hosts planting event after Helene damage
Western North Carolina continues to rebuild after Helene changed their community forever in Sept. 2024. Former University of North Carolina women’s basketball coach Sylvia Hatchell...
Sat Apr 4, 2026

Taliyah Henderson becomes second UNC Women's Basketball player headed for transfer portal
For the second time in as many days, a UNC Women's Basketball player announced plans to enter the transfer portal. After one season with the...
Thu Apr 2, 2026

UNC guard Lanie Grant to enter transfer portal
After two seasons and 4 1/2 years after she committed to the Tar Heels, Lanie Grant has decided to enter the transfer portal. Grant committed...
Wed Apr 1, 2026

Season in Review: UNC Women's Basketball Reaches Sweet 16 Again
From November to March, UNC Women's Basketball built its identity on defense, rebounding, and depth. Though the season ended short of a Final Four, the...
Tue Mar 31, 2026