Four-star guard Lena Girardi, daughter of Joe Girardi, has UNC in final five

Posted Aug 10, 2024
Four-star shooting guard Lena Girardi has included UNC Women's Basketball on her list of five potential college destinations. Girardi is No. 79 in ESPN’s Class of 2025 ranking. She is the daughter of former MLB player and manager Joe Girardi, and her final five colleges include the Tar Heels, Arizona, Oklahoma State, Virginia Tech, and Northwestern. (Tar Heel Tribune)

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