Elina Aarnisalo brings international, Final Four experience to UNC women's basketball

Posted Nov 2, 2025
Elina Aarnisalo is only a sophomore, but she has one of the most valuable experiences on the UNC women's basketball team. She's been to a Final Four. Last season at UCLA, Aarnisalo played in all five games the Bruins played in the NCAA tournament. She knows what it takes to get there, and the Finnish guard joins the Tar Heels ready to make an impact. (Daily Tar Heel)

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