Sophie Burrows goes from Syracuse to UNC Women's Basketball with lofty goals, Olympic dreams

Posted Oct 1, 2026
Playing on the other side of the world from home, Sophie Burrows came to America to advance her basketball career and reach a goal of playing in the Olympics for Australia. When the versatile 6-2 guard entered the transfer portal after three seasons at Syracuse, Burrows looked for a program that would keep her on track to play in the 2028 Games. (Tar Heel Tribune)

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