Courtney Banghart’s Path to Finding International Freshman

Posted Oct 16, 2025
Liza Astakhova is a 6-foot-2 forward from Moscow, Russia, who attended Znaika School Russian Federation. Astakhova, will be included in the new-look roster head coach Courtney Banghart and the rest of the staff have formulated, leading to a No. 11 preseason ranking. Although, how exactly did Banghart stumble upon the international talent? (Sports Illustrated)

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