Kate Harpring brings toughness, versatility, and her dad’s grit to UNC Women's Basketball

Posted Sep 9, 2026
Kate Harpring arrived at North Carolina with the sort of lofty expectations that come with being ranked at the top of the freshman class nationally. The talented 5-foot-10 guard will be a star on a veteran team that comes off back-to-back Sweet 16 appearances, and Coach Courtney Banghart quickly declared her probably the fastest player on the team. (Tar Heel Tribune)

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