UNC Women's Basketball’s defense was best in ACC last season, but Banghart says it can be better

Posted Jul 29, 2026
Any team that had to contend with UNC Women's Basketball's torrid defense last season should be warned. Coach Courtney Banghart says that her reconstructed Tar Heel roster should be even better on defense. Banghart, whose Tar Heels come off back-to-back Sweet 16 appearances, made that pronouncement and covered many other topics on Tuesday. (Tar Heel Tribune)

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