UNC Women's Basketball Signee Kate Harpring Named 2026 Naismith Girls’ HS Player Of The Year

Posted Mar 17, 2026
The accolades for UNC Women's Basketball signee Kate Harpring continue to stack up as she was honored as the 2026 Naismith Girls' High School Player of the Year. Harpring will join the Tar Heels for the 2026-27 season. "Kate had a remarkable career at Marist, capped off with a State Championship and by setting the Georgia high school state scoring record." (GoHeels.com)

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