UNC Women's Basketball
Complete coverage of North Carolina Tar Heels Women's Basketball.
Achol Akot brings versatility, deep March run mission to UNC Women's Basketball
UNC Women's Basketball has plenty of talented newcomers, but one of the most versatile and experienced is
Achol Akot, who is hungry for a memorable NCAA tournament run. The senior forward, who grew up in Canada, can mix it up inside and guard anyone on the court. Akot earned All-Big 12 honorable mention at Oklahoma State last season. (
Tar Heel Tribune)
Sharpshooting sophomore Nyla Brooks poised for breakout season
Even with an influx of newcomers,
Nyla Brooks is poised for a breakout sophomore season. She doesn’t plan to be shy about it, saying Monday at ACC Tipoff at the Hilton Charlotte Uptown that, “If I break out, I break out, which I plan to do.” The shooting touch that made her a weapon was not something many people expected when she arrived. (
Tar Heel Tribune)
UNC Women's Basketball ACC Tipoff Press Conference and Interviews
Video and complete transcript from the press conference for UNC Women's Basketball during ACC Tipoff in Charlotte on Monday, with Coach
Courtney Banghart,
Achol Akot, and
Nyla Brooks, plus videos of breakout room interviews. "We felt like we’ve had some really sustained success, and we feel like we’re ready to take another step on that climb." (
Tar Heel Tribune)
From coaches driving team to games to a tiny gym, UNC Women’s Basketball's humble origins
Today’s UNC fans couldn’t imagine the humble roots of women’s basketball on campus for a program that has won a national title and could contend for another this season. The head coach drove the team to games, four players packed into each motel room, road meals came from fast-food restaurants, the home gym was dangerously small, and more. (
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Sophie Burrows goes from Syracuse to UNC Women's Basketball with lofty goals, Olympic dreams
Playing on the other side of the world from home,
Sophie Burrows came to America to advance her basketball career and reach a goal of playing in the Olympics for Australia. When the versatile 6-2 guard entered the transfer portal after three seasons at Syracuse, Burrows looked for a program that would keep her on track to play in the 2028 Games. (
Tar Heel Tribune)
UNC Women’s Basketball’s Elevates Cory McNeill To Associate Head Coach
Following two seasons as an assistant coach with UNC Women's Basketball, head coach
Courtney Banghart has promoted Cory McNeill to the Tar Heels' newest associate head coach. McNeill has been instrumental in the development of Carolina's guards during his two seasons in Chapel Hill, assisting the Tar Heels in back-to-back Sweet 16 appearances. (
GoHeels.com)
Achol Akot, Nyla Brooks To Accompany Courtney Banghart At 2026 ACC Tipoff
The countdown is on for the 2026-27 UNC Women's Basketball season, with the ACC announcing attendees for the ACC Tipoff on Oct. 5, featuring
Achol Akot and
Nyla Brooks joining coach
Courtney Banghart in Charlotte. Showing her spark off the bench in her rookie season, Brooks impressed across the board with 8.6 points per game and 63 triples. (
GoHeels.com)
UNC Women's Basketball To Travel To Maryland For Exhibition Game
After meeting in the second round of the 2026 NCAA Tournament, UNC Women's Basketball will visit College Park to square off against Maryland in an exhibition game on Oct. 24 at 1 p.m. on B1G+. The former ACC foes meet in a final preseason matchup before the Tar Heels head to Europe to face Oklahoma in the Oui Play on Nov. 2 in Paris. (
GoHeels.com)
Nyla Brooks Ready To Take Sophomore Leap For UNC Women's Basketball
When
Nyla Brooks arrived in Chapel Hill as a freshman, she quickly became part of the Tar Heels' rotation. By the end of her first season, she had already established herself as one of the Tar Heels’ young contributors. Now, Brooks enters her sophomore season with a full year of college basketball behind her after earning ACC All-Freshman Team honors. (
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Deja Kelly signs deal with Dallas Wings
Deja Kelly’s professional basketball journey has put her on a WNBA roster. The Dallas Wings signed the former UNC guard to a developmental player contract, the team announced Tuesday. She hasn’t been in the WNBA since being cut in the 2025 preseason by the Las Vegas Aces. Kelly has signed to play for Panthers WBC Kavala in Greece this fall. (
Tar Heel Tribune)