Sydney Barker’s leadership, game-high five assists spark East in All-Star game victory

Posted Jul 18, 2023
After practicing against her talented UNC teammates over the past month, the talent level was down a few notches on Monday for Tar Heel freshman Sydney Barker at the East-West All-Star Game at the Greensboro Coliseum. Barker started and played 32 minutes at point guard in a 74–68 victory, contributing seven points, five assists and six rebounds. (Tar Heel Tribune)

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