UNC Women's Basketball

Complete coverage of North Carolina Tar Heels Women's Basketball.

Kate Harpring Lone Freshman Named To Naismith Trophy Watch List

The nation has been put on watch with North Carolina's Kate Harpring named to the 2026-27 Naismith Trophy Women's College Watch List by the Atlanta Tipoff Club. Out of 50 players across the country, Harpring is the only freshman to earn the honor. In two exhibition games, Harpring led UNC in scoring with an average of 23 points and 7 rebounds. (GoHeels.com)

UNC Women's Basketball: What Two Preseason Exhibitions Revealed About the Tar Heels

While exhibition results don't count toward the regular season, the two games provided opportunities to evaluate individual performances, offensive execution, and defensive consistency. There were encouraging developments, particularly from UNC's freshmen, but also concerns that need attention before the Nov. 2 opener against Oklahoma in Paris. (Tar Heel Blue)

Video: Reniya Kelly - The Waiting Season

Senior point guard Reniya Kelly describes how her love of fishing mirrors her journey on the court for North Carolina Women's Basketball. (View Video)

Achol Akot Named To Cheryl Miller Award Preseason Watch List

Poised to make a splash for UNC Women's Basketball, Achol Akot has been recognized by being named to the 20-player preseason watch list for the Cheryl Miller Small Forward of the Year Award. Presented by the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame, the organizing group honors the season's best college players across the Naismith Starting 5 awards. (GoHeels.com)

Video: Get To Know UNC Women's Basketball's Taissa Queiroz

North Carolina sophomore guard Taissa Queiroz discusses her unique journey from Brazil to Chapel Hill, her experience as an early enrollee, adjustments to life and language in the United States, new Tar Heel teammates, and much more. (View Video)

Armed with a proven basketball IQ, Chloe Clardy ready to school opponents

UNC Women's Basketball was in the Sweet 16 for the second straight year last season, and Chloe Clardy and Stanford were watching from home again. A few weeks later, Clardy entered the transfer portal, armed with a Stanford degree. Days later, the 5-foot-9 guard committed to UNC. She was back in Carmichael Arena, but wearing Carolina Blue instead. (Daily Tar Heel)

UNC's Kate Harpring looks like the top freshman in women’s college basketball

Asked about the lone freshman on the UNC Women's Basketball roster this season, coach Courtney Banghart lit up at ACC Tip-Off, the conference’s annual media days. Her name is Kate Harpring, a 5-foot-11 guard from Atlanta. On Saturday, October 24, the rest of the world got to see a sampling of what Harpring is capable of against elite competition. (USA Today)

A summer with the Brazilian national team gave Taissa Queiroz a lesson in communication

Sophomore guard Taissa Queiroz returned to UNC after spending August as part of the Brazilian national team. As she continues developing as a player, she brings more than just another basketball experience. She is bringing a new understanding of what it means to be a communicator and leader. The experience came with its own challenges, too. (Daily Tar Heel)

Box Score: UNC Women's Basketball 68, Maryland 72

View the complete box score from the North Carolina Tar Heels Women's Basketball team's 72-68 exhibition loss to the Maryland Terrapins on Saturday afternoon in College Park. (View Box Score)

Kate Harping’s 29 points not enough as UNC Women's Basketball drops exhibition to No. 20 Maryland

When Courtney Banghart says Kate Harpring is “not there yet” on a day she scores 29, it tells you about the expectations for the 5-star freshman. Harpring hit three 3-pointers and collected six rebounds, four assists, and three steals, but it wasn’t enough as No. 12 UNC dropped an exhibition game against No. 20 Maryland 72-68 in College Park on Saturday. (Tar Heel Tribune)

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