UNC Women's Basketball
Complete coverage of North Carolina Tar Heels Women's Basketball.
Newsletter: UNC Basketball's Greek Connection, Able and Trimble at the Combine, Dominic Dominates
UNC Basketball is pursuing Greek center
Alexandros Samodurov, Seth Trimble and
Matt Able are in Chicago for pre-draft combines,
Indya Nivar makes the Atlanta Dream, Bobby Petrino discusses UNC Football, Baseball sweeps Pitt, Lacrosse and Women’s Tennis advance, Softball’s season ends, and Eric Church visits UNC in this week's newsletter. (
Tar Heel Times Newsletter)
Former UNC guard Indya Nivar earns spot on Atlanta Dream's opening-night WNBA roster
Former Tar Heel guard
Indya Nivar’s WNBA dream has been realized, as she secured a spot on the Atlanta Dream’s opening-night roster. Nivar, a second-round pick (28th overall) in the WNBA Draft, played 32 minutes over two preseason games, collecting 11 points, four rebounds and two assists, going 4 of 8 from the floor and 1 of 3 from 3-point range. (
Tar Heel Tribune)
Nyla Brooks Headed To USA Basketball 3x3 Women’s Development Camp
UNC's
Nyla Brooks is set to participate in USA Basketball's 3x3 women's development camp in Phoenix this week. The rising sophomore guard for the Tar Heels heads into camp looking to earn a spot in next weekend's USA Basketball 3X Women's Showcase. During her freshman season, Brooks appeared in every game for Carolina, averaging 8.6 points. (
GoHeels.com)
Newsletter: Keita Commits, Malone Visits Momo, Hansbrough to the Hall, Baseball Blasts Duke
What a week! UNC Basketball coach Michael Malone landed Sayon Keita and
Cade Bennerman, recruited Momo Faye, lost Maxim Logue, and is reportedly targeting Italian center
Luigi Suigo.
Matt Able was invited to the NBA Combine, there are four new Tar Heel Hall-of-Famers, Baseball blasted Duke, and UNC Women’s Hoops hosted a 5-star recruit. (
Tar Heel Times Newsletter)
Newsletter: Henri Veesaar to NBA Draft, 3 UNC Basketball Commitments, New Transfer Portal Targets
Henri Veesaar declared for the NBA Draft as UNC Basketball landed three transfer portal commitments. Carolina Football hosted recruits and signed four players to NFL contracts. Baseball blasted Duke. The Tar Heels set a new NCAA Track & Field record, won the ACC Women’s Lacrosse title, crowned a new home run queen, and more. (
Tar Heel Times Newsletter)
Five Tar Heels Named To Women’s Basketball All-ACC Academic Team
Thriving at a high level on and off the court, UNC Women's Basketball earned five spots on the All-ACC Academic Team.
Laila Hull, Reniya Kelly, Taissa Queiroz,
Blanca Thomas, and
Ciera Toomey all earned recognition from the conference for their dedication to excellence in the classroom. Kelly earns her third straight season on the All-ACC Academic Team (
GoHeels.com)
UNC Athletics Celebrates Year Of Excellence At 2026 Rammy Awards
In a year full of highlights in athletics and in the classroom, UNC student-athletes ditched their uniforms and came out in style to celebrate a year for the record books at the 2026 Rammy Awards at Memorial Hall. All of UNC's 28 varsity programs, as well as coaches, staff, band, and spirit, walked across the Carolina Blue carpet prior to Monday's festivities. (
GoHeels.com)
Newsletter: Terrance Brown Watch, Neoklis Avdalas Commits, UNC Baseball Blasts No. 2 GT
UNC Basketball fans are on Terrance Brown watch as the transfer portal churns. Neoklis Avdalas became
Michael Malone’s first portal commitment,
Henri Veesaar remains undecided, Kim English backed out,
Malloy Smith signed, UNC Baseball blasted No. 2 Georgia Tech, Women’s Basketball landed three transfers, and more. (
Tar Heel Times Newsletter)
Nyla Harris Signs Training Camp Contract With Washington Mystics
Beginning her professional journey, UNC Women's Basketball's
Nyla Harris has signed a training camp contract with the WNBA's Washington Mystics and looks to compete for a spot on this season's roster. Making a splash in her lone season in Chapel Hill, Harris lit it up for the Tar Heels by leading the team with 11.4 points and 6.9 rebounds per game. (
GoHeels.com)
UNC Women’s Basketball: Who’s In, Who’s Out, and What It Means for 2026–27
Former Stanford guard Chloe Clardy brings immediate experience and production and is expected to fill a starting guard spot. Sophie Burrows adds something UNC didn't have before: size in the backcourt. At 6-foot-2, she is expected to contribute as a combo guard. In the frontcourt, Achol Akot might quietly be one of UNC's most important additions. (
TarHeel247)