UNC Women's Basketball Transfer Grace Townsend Finds Perfect Fit At UNC

Posted Oct 30, 2024
Four years ago, Grace Townsend was a 5-foot-5 walk-on at the University of Richmond. By March 2024, she was one of two players UNC coach Courtney Banghart targeted in the portal. Following a 469-point season, Townsend earned Atlantic 10 All Championship Team and All-Conference honors. Banghart’s unique approach to recruiting stood out. (Daily Tar Heel)

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