Sharpshooting sophomore Nyla Brooks poised for breakout season

Posted Oct 5, 2026
Even with an influx of newcomers, Nyla Brooks is poised for a breakout sophomore season. She doesn’t plan to be shy about it, saying Monday at ACC Tipoff at the Hilton Charlotte Uptown that, “If I break out, I break out, which I plan to do.” The shooting touch that made her a weapon was not something many people expected when she arrived. (Tar Heel Tribune)

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