Liza Astakhova Women's Basketball News & Bio

Name: Liza Astakhova Hometown: Moscow, RU High School: Znaika School Russian Federation Height/Weight: 6-2 Position: Forward Notes: Women's Basketball

Courtney Banghart’s Path to Finding International Freshman
Liza Astakhova is a 6-foot-2 forward from Moscow, Russia, who attended Znaika School Russian Federation. Astakhova, will be included in the new-look roster head coach...
Thu Oct 16, 2025

Courtney Banghart, UNC Women's Basketball Go International Route To Build 2025-26 Roster
Liza Astakhova arrived in the United States with one bag and a slate of classes awaiting. UNC Women's Basketball Coach Courtney Banghart recruited Astakhova from...
Mon Oct 6, 2025

Courtney Banghart explains challenges of getting Russian wing Liza Astakhova to UNC
Recruiting basketball players in Europe presents numerous challenges. Getting 6-foot-1 Russian wing Liza Astakhova to Chapel Hill by the first day of classes on August...
Sat Sep 27, 2025

UNC Women's Basketball Welcomes Russian Wing Liza Astakhova
It took about 75 days for Coach Hubert Davis’ European wing player to arrive in Chapel Hill, but it only took about 64 days for...
Wed Aug 20, 2025