Blanca Thomas Women's Basketball News & Bio

Reniya Kelly looks to step up, lead UNC women's basketball this season
UNC Women's Basketball has a buddy system. They pair experienced players with newcomers, a system that is extremely important with six additions to the team...
Thu Oct 30, 2025

Blanca Thomas ready for bigger role for UNC Women's Basketball after front-court offseason losses
With Alyssa Ustby and Maria Gakdeng gone, center Blanca Thomas knows expectations are rising and a big sophomore leap will be needed if No. 11...
Thu Oct 23, 2025

Eight UNC Women’s Basketball Players Earn Spots On All-ACC Academic Team
Coming off of a 2024-25 season where UNC Women's Basketball reached its 19th Sweet 16, eight Tar Heels shined in the classroom by earning spots...
Mon Apr 28, 2025

Where UNC Women's Basketball Sits In ESPN's 2025-26 Way-Too-Early Top 25
14. North Carolina Tar Heels: The personnel losses for Courtney Banghart are significant with Alyssa Ustby, Maria Gakdeng, and Lexi Donarski all departing. But Reniya...
Mon Apr 7, 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

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