Five girls’ unbreakable bond built by N.C. basketball

Posted Oct 9, 2025
In North Carolinas history of great basketball, The Carolina Flames stand out. Indya Nivar (UNC), Bobbi Smith (ECU), Kyla McGhee, Sydney Barker (UNC), and Reychel Douglas (Alabama) didn’t start playing basketball knowing it would bring them their closest friends or their path to college. But it began a journey of companionship and excellence. (UNC Media Hub)

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