A Life Inspired: Jessica Breland's heart-stirring ascension

Posted Aug 25, 2015
Chicago Sky forward Jessica Breland has had to overcome a lot in her lifetime, from overcoming Hodgkin's lymphoma to placing her career on hold; all on the path of becoming an WNBA All-star. Breland's story is for basketball fans worldwide, in hopes that they will find strength in her struggle to overcome. (Swish Appeal)

Related: Women's Basketball, WBB Recruiting

Veteran Guard Chloe Clardy To Join UNC Women's Basketball For 2026-27 Season
UNC Women's Basketball has announced the addition of veteran guard Chloe Clardy. The 5-9 Clardy comes to Chapel Hill after spending three seasons at Stanford...
Tue Apr 14, 2026

UNC’s freshman guard Liza Astakhova enters transfer portal
UNC freshman guard Liza Astakhova has entered the transfer portal. She played only 12 games and 57 minutes during her only season at UNC, scoring...
Tue Apr 14, 2026

UNC Women's Basketball Adds Sophie Burrows To Backcourt For 2026-27
The reach of North Carolina women's basketball is undeniable, with head coach Courtney Banghart and her staff adding Sophie Burrows to their guard rotation for...
Tue Apr 14, 2026

Indya Nivar Selected 28th Overall By Atlanta Dream In 2026 WNBA Draft
For the first time since 2021, a Tar Heel was selected in the WNBA Draft with UNC's Indya Nivar selected 28th overall by the Atlanta...
Tue Apr 14, 2026