UNC Women's Basketball

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

ACC Tipoff gets us closer to the start of basketball season

Last weekend we had the Blue/White game, then we had members of both UNC men’s and women’s basketball teams headed to Charlotte for ACC Tipoff. It’s like the ACC Kickoff, but for basketball. Carolina got the benefit of being in the early sessions of both, meaning the women made their rounds Monday and the men hit up all the interviews on Tuesday. (Tar Heel Blog)

UNC's Nyla Harris Among ACC Women's Basketball's Top Transfers

After losing Alyssa Ustby and Maria Gakdeng to graduation, North Carolina was in need of a proven scorer in the post and strong rebounder. Nyla Harris fills that role with ease. In her sophomore season at Louisville, Harris was a double-digit scorer who excelled on the offensive boards. She knows the ACC well and will likely resume a starting role at UNC. (On3.com)

UNC Women's Basketball Unveils Tipoff Times and TV Designations

UNC Women's Basketball will appear on national television 22 times during the 2025-26 season, as the full schedule is set. The Tar Heels enter year seven of the Courtney Banghart era, coming off of their second Sweet 16 in the last four seasons. UNC faces seven NCAA Tournament teams in its non-conference slate before an 18-game ACC schedule. (GoHeels.com)

Indya Nivar steps into spotlight as UNC’s defensive stopper, a senior leader

Senior guard Indya Nivar, UNC Women's Basketball's best returning defensive player, is ready to embrace that challenge, and as one of the Tar Heels veterans, she’ll do it while leading a younger, retooled backcourt. Now entering her fourth collegiate season and third at UNC after transferring from Stanford, Nivar knows her voice matters more than ever. (Tar Heel Tribune)

UNC Women's Basketball sparkplug Reniya Kelly eager to cultivate championships, then crops

One day, Reniya Kelly wants to live off the land. The junior guard from Hoover, Ala., lights up when she talks about her post-basketball dream: rows of fruit trees, a garden full of vegetables, and a barn bustling with animals. "I want to be a farmer," she said Monday at ACC Tipoff. "I want to live off my own land. Eventually, I want to sell my own products." (Tar Heel Tribune)

New faces, familiar ambitions for UNC Women's Basketball after offseason of transition

Most coaches replacing three starters, including a decorated five-year player, face significant challenges. But the influx of six talented players, including a recruiting class ESPN ranked No. 5 nationally, along with stars returning, could make that transition easier for UNC Women's Basketball Coach Courtney Banghart after last season’s Sweet 16 run. (Tar Heel Tribune)

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 Russia, where she played for the Russia-PBL and the Moscow Basketball Association. The 6-foot-2 forward arrives as a true freshman after averaging 4.7 points per game overseas last season. (Inside Carolina)

UNC Women’s Basketball at ACC Tipoff: Video & Transcript

Here is the complete transcript from North Carolina women’s basketball coach Courtney Banghart’s press box appearance at ACC Tipoff on Monday afternoon at the Hilton Charlotte Uptown with senior guard Indya Nivar and junior guard Reniya Kelly. (Tar Heel Tribune)

THT Newsletter: UNC Basketball Blue-White Scrimmage, Football Falters, Drake Maye Stars

North Carolina Basketball held its annual Blue-White Scrimmage, Ludacris performed in Polk Place, and in between UNC Football forgot to show up against Clemson. The Diamond Heels routed Walters State in a baseball scrimmage, Drake Maye looked like a star on Sunday Night Football, No. 25 UNC Volleyball dominated Duke, and more. (Tar Heel Times Newsletter)

Carolina Insider Podcast: UNC Hosts Clemson; Blue-White Game; Courtney Banghart, Gavin Gibson Join

UNC Football hosts Clemson (3:35) and Tar Heel Basketball has its Blue/White scrimmage this weekend as the season rapidly approaches (29:16). Carolina defensive back Gavin Gibson joins (35:12). And Women's Basketball coach Courtney Banghart previews her team's season (54:30). (Listen To Podcast)

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