UNC Women's Basketball

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

No. 11 UNC Women's Basketball Heads To Atlanta For Exhibition vs. No. 2 South Carolina

No. 11 UNC Women's Basketball heads to Atlanta for an exhibition against No. 2 South Carolina on Thursday at State Farm Arena. UNC's lone preseason tilt will not be televised but can be heard over the airwaves on 97.9 FM/1360 AM WCHL, the Varsity Network App, or the GoHeels App. The teams meet for the first time since the 2024 NCAA Tournament. (GoHeels.com)

Sydney Barker brings new perspective to UNC Women's Basketball after coaching in Vietnam

A 15-minute conversation changed Sydney Barker's perspective. Throughout her freshman year, Barker continuously saw a flyer promoting Coach for College in Vietnam. Coach for College is a service program that brings together student-athletes from across the country to teach academics, sports, and life skills to disadvantaged children in Vietnam. (Daily Tar Heel)

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 this season. Reniya Kelly's buddy is sophomore Blanca Thomas. As one of only four upperclassmen on college basketball's eighth-youngest team, Kelly's leadership and experience is crucial. (Daily Tar Heel)

THT Newsletter: Still No Luka, Maximo Adams Update, Basketball Blasts WSSU, Halloween Football

UNC men’s basketball blasted Winston-Salem State, but Luka Bogavac is still waiting for clearance by the University. Four-star wing Maximo Adams is nearing the end of his recruitment, there’s Carolina Football on Halloween, Isaiah Denis introduces himself, Women's Basketball faces No. 2 South Carolina, football recruits are locked in, and more. (Tar Heel Times Newsletter)

Taliyah Henderson's work ethic defines road to UNC women's basketball

Taliyah Henderson suffered the injury in one of her club basketball games in the summer of 2024, just months before taking the court for her senior season of high school. But she didn’t back down from the challenge, because that’s not who Taliyah Henderson is. She attacked rehab with the same work ethic that has defined her entire basketball career. (Daily Tar Heel)

How to watch UNC men’s basketball vs. WSSU, follow women’s exhibition vs. South Carolina

You won’t be able to flip on a TV and watch North Carolina’s men’s exhibition game Wednesday against Winston-Salem State. The final preseason game at 7:30 at the Smith Center will only be streamed on ACC Network Extra (here’s the link). Thursday's UNC Women's Basketball exhibition vs. No. 2 South Carolina will only be available on WCHL radio. (Tar Heel Tribune)

Lanie Grant Serves As Young Mentor For UNC Women's Basketball Freshmen

Despite a new batch of freshmen poised to play in Carmichael Arena, sophomore guard Lanie Grant will still be the youngest player on the UNC Women’s Basketball roster. At 18 years old, Grant is an outlier among the Tar Heels' youthful lineup — the eighth-youngest team in the NCAA — and has taken on a leadership role that far exceeds her inexperience. (Inside Carolina)

Video: UNC Women's Basketball 2025-26 Season | In Pursuit: Episode 1

Episode 1, "Welcome to the Family," introduces the 2025-26 UNC Women's Basketball team and reflects on this past offseason. Get a look into how Coach Banghart leads a practice, the lengthy, but rewarding process of adding a new member to the team and Taissa Queiroz's journey from Brazil to Chapel Hill. (View Video)

Reniya Kelly Named 2026 Lieberman Award Candidate

UNC Women's Basketball junior guard Reniya Kelly has been touted as one of the nation's top point guards and named a 2026 Nancy Lieberman Award Candidate. The Lieberman Award recognizes the top point guard in women's college basketball. Kelly was named Preseason All-ACC after earning All-ACC Second-Team honors as a sophomore. (GoHeels.com)

THT Newsletter: Luka Sits, Maximo Adams Visits, UNC Football Falls Short, Drake Maye 'MVP' chants

Two close losses by the Tar Heels this weekend in men’s basketball and football have to leave Carolina fans cautiously optimistic. UNC Basketball hosted 4-star wing Maximo Adams on an official visit, Drake Maye and Javonte Williams continued their dominant NFL seasons, Women’s Basketball hosted their preseason media day, and much more. (Tar Heel Times Newsletter)

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