Sydney Barker Women's Basketball News & Bio

Bigger Than Basketball, Sydney Barker Traveling To Vietnam With Coach For College
UNC women's basketball player Sydney Barker has spent most of her summer in Chapel Hill between class, the gym, the weight room, and assisting with...
Wed Jul 23, 2025

Maria Gakdeng Guides UNC Women's Basketball As Team's 'Mother,' Leading Scorer
Over the summer, Maria Gakdeng's teammates appointed her the team's "Mother Teresa." Gakdeng earned the nickname from her caring nature around the team, as she's...
Sun Mar 23, 2025

Podcast: Courtney Banghart Show - Beating Duke on Senior Day, ACC Tournament Preview
UNC Women's Basketball coach Courtney Banghart discusses Sunday's Senior Day victory against Duke, memories of Saturday's senior celebration event, fan questions ranging from the legacy...
Wed Mar 6, 2024

Walk-on Sydney Barker's full-circle journey to Carmichael Arena: "She's a bucket"
When Sydney Barker was two months old, her parents brought her to Carmichael Arena to attend her first basketball game. Today, Barker is a walk-on...
Sun Oct 29, 2023

Sydney Barker Ready to Work at UNC – After Getting There The Hard Way
Former Jordan High School standout Sydney Barker is bringing her passion to UNC, the alma mater of both of her parents and her dream school...
Tue Aug 8, 2023

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