UNC's Nyla Brooks among 8 freshmen you have to watch in women’s college basketball this season

Posted Aug 27, 2025
Nyla Brooks is a 6-foot-1 guard from Waldorf, Maryland and was ranked 13th in ESPN’s top 100 recruits for 2025. She led Bishop Ireton High School to a state title as a senior while averaging 18.3 points and 7.6 rebounds. She’s a player UNC coach Courtney Banghart is very excited about, and she piled up 28 points and 10 boards in the Jordan Brand game. (SB Nation)

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