UNC Women's Basketball
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THT Newsletter: Latest On Luka, 5-Star Visits, Football, and UNC Women Ready to Compete
Thanks to the many new subscribers who joined the
Tar Heel Times Newsletter over the past few days and those of you already on board. Todays edition includes the latest on the
Luka Bogavac saga, football training camp updates, more basketball official visitors on the way, women's basketball/soccer/lacrosse coverage, football recruiting tidbits, and more. (
Tar Heel Times Newsletter)
Four Tar Heels Headed To European Women's Basketball Pro Circuit
Following their time donning Carolina blue, four former UNC women's basketball standouts are set to begin their professional careers by hopping the pond and heading to multiple teams throughout Europe.
Lexi Donarski, Maria Gakdeng,
Grace Townsend and
Alyssa Ustby have each inked pro contracts with various leagues throughout multiple countries. (
GoHeels.com)
Carmichael Comments: UNC Women's Basketball Non-Conference Schedule Breakdown
Fresh off the Tar Heels' second NCAA Sweet 16 appearance in four seasons, the
2025-26 UNC Women's Basketball non-conference schedule has arrived. North Carolina will play some of the nation's best, with a pair of 2025 Final Four teams (UCLA and Texas), an Oct. 30 exhibition game against South Carolina, and 2025 Sweet 16 participant, Kansas State. (
GoHeels.com)
Courtney Banghart Keeps Rigor In Mind With UNC Women's Basketball's Non-Conference Schedule
UNC Women's Basketball faces seven NCAA Tournament teams from last season before ACC play starts. The Tar Heels will see UCLA, Texas, Fairfield, Kansas State, Columbia, South Dakota State, and UNCG in its
non-conference schedule.
Courtney Banghart spoke last week about crafting a rigorous enough slate to secure a top seed in the postseason. (
Inside Carolina)
Maria Gakdeng Showing Up On World Stage For South Sudan
Representing South Sudan at the 2025 FIBA Women's AfroBasket hosted by Côte d'Ivoire,
Maria Gakdeng helped lead the country's women's team to new heights as the world's newest country came away with a bronze medal at the event for its first on a national stage. "It's a surreal feeling. It hasn't settled that we made history and made it to this point." (
GoHeels.com)
UNC Women's Basketball Releases 2025-26 Non-Conference Schedule
Anticipation continues to build for the 2025-26 UNC Women's Basketball season as the Tar Heels released their
non-conference schedule Tuesday. Fans have the chance to catch the Tar Heels in Carmichael with six home games during non-conference action. UNC welcomes NC Central to Carmichael Arena for its annual Field Trip Game on Monday, Nov. 3. (
GoHeels.com)
THT Newsletter: Luka Bogavac Progress, Cole Cloer Visit, Football Begins, Multiple Commits, and More
A HUGE thank you to the more than 200 readers who subscribed to the Tar Heel Times newsletter over the weekend! This week's edition includes numerous football and basketball (men's and women's) recruiting updates, football practice coverage, the latest on UNC Basketball commit
Luka Bogavac and
Ivan Matlekovic, Olympic sports news, and more. (
Tar Heel Times Newsletter)
THT Newsletter: Luka Bogavac Update, UNC Football Kicks Off, Seyon Keita, Tar Heel Hoops
A HUGE thank you to the more than 1,000 readers who subscribed to the Tar Heel Times newsletter over the past week! The support has been overwhelming. Today's newsletter includes updates on Montenegrin shooting guard
Luka Bogavac, the recruitment of 7-footer
Seyon Keita, men's and women's basketball updates, football training camp, and more. (
Tar Heel Times Newsletter)
Maria Gakdeng leads South Sudan to AfroBasket semifinals in country’s historic debut
In its first appearance at the Women’s AfroBasket tournament, South Sudan has advanced to the semifinals thanks in large part to standout performances from former UNC center
Maria Gakdeng. South Sudan stunned Egypt 75-65 in the round of 16 Wednesday in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire. Gakdeng was dominant, recording 19 points and 24 rebounds. (
Tar Heel Tribune)
Courtney Banghart Discusses UNC Women's Basketball's Transfer Portal Additions
Carolina Women's Basketball picked up forward Nyla Harris from Louisville and guard Elina Aarnisalo from UCLA. The Tar Heels picked up both players in April. "The transfer portal has been so good to us in that we haven't had sort of the max exodus and the mass addition,"
Courtney Banghart said on Tuesday in a
summer update press conference. (
Inside Carolina)