UNC Women's Basketball: A Look at Five-Star Freshman Nyla Brooks

Posted Jul 5, 2025
Five-star Nyla Brooks, a McDonald's All-American, will play for Courtney Banghart and the UNC Women's Basketball program this season, alongside fellow freshmen Taliyah Henderson and Taissa Queiroz. Brooks averaged 18.3 points and 7.6 rebounds per game during her senior season and was ranked as the No. 13 overall recruit in the Class of 2025. (Sports Illustrated)

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