UNC Women's Basketball

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

After offseason changes, UNC women’s basketball forms new bonds, finds new identity

In her third season as coach of the UNC women’s basketball team, Courtney Banghart finally has a team that’s all hers. From her new star-studded recruiting class ranked No. 3 in the nation to two veteran transfers, nobody is on this team that Banghart didn’t want there. "It’s hard not to be happy walking into practice," forward Malu Tshitenge said. (Daily Tar Heel)

Scrimmage Provides Experience For Young UNC Women's Basketball Team

Following Late Night on Friday, then practice and the UNC football game on Saturday, the UNC Women's Basketball team hosted season ticket holders, program donors and families at Carmichael Arena on Sunday. Carolina scrimmaged against a team made up of its male practice players, going all-out for 8-minute quarters, and eventually winning 80-71. (GoHeels.com)

Video: UNC Women's Basketball 2021 Late Night Scrimmage Highlights

Late Night in Chapel Hill on Friday was the first chance for UNC fans to check out the 2021-22 Tar Heels women's basketball team. This season's roster has several new additions with a blend of highly acclaimed freshmen and seasoned veterans who introduced themselves to the crowd in the Blue-White scrimmage. Here are the highlights. (View Video)

Video: 2021 Late Night 3-Point Contest

UNC Basketball held its annual Late Night event on Friday at the Dean E. Smith center, and among the festivities was a three point contest featuring three mixed-doubles teams (one men's player and one women's player) facing off from behind the arc to see which team could make the most baskets. Here are the highlights. (View Video)

Deja Kelly back at her natural position, excited for ‘freshman year, part 2’

This season feels like a new beginning for North Carolina sophomore guard Deja Kelly. There was nothing normal about her freshman season spent in a bubble with her Tar Heel teammates, taking classes virtually and playing in front of nearly empty arenas. "Basically, I feel like a freshman again, honestly," Kelly said Wednesday at ACC Tipoff in Charlotte. (Tar Heel Tribune)

ACC Tipoff Stokes Excitement For UNC Women's Basketball Season

UNC's spin through the ACC Women's Basketball Tipoff on Wednesday covered a lot of ground – there were television hits, photo shoots, competitions, teamwork, dancing, and lots of laughter. UNC's participants – Malu Tshitenge, Deja Kelly, and coach Courtney Banghart – left the Charlotte Marriott City Center more excited than ever for the 2021-22 season. (GoHeels.com)

Video: UNC Women's Basketball ACC Tip-Off Press Conference

North Carolina head women's basketball coach Courtney Banghart, junior forward, Malu Tshitenge, and sophomore guard Deja Kelly speak with the media at Wednesday's ACC Tipoff Event in Charlotte to discuss the Tar Heels' upcoming season, the team's newcomers, improvements from last season, and much more. (View Video)

Expect a healthy, improved Malu Tshitenge this season but no finger wags like her uncle Dikembe

Expect UNC junior forward Malu Tshitenge to block a few shots this season but don’t expect her to celebrate like her Hall of Fame uncle. Dikembe Mutombo blocked 3,289 shots during his NBA career and liked to add a “no, no, no” finger wag in the direction of the shooter afterward. Would Tshitenge, who has 19 career blocks, do that in a game? No, no, no! (Tar Heel Tribune)

Safety Guidelines For UNC Winter Sports Through December

UNC is excited to welcome fans back for Winter sports events, including basketball, gymnastics, swimming & diving and wrestling. As with Fall events, safety of student-athletes, coaches and staff, and the UNC community remains a priority. Everyone attending events must comply with local protocols and the University's COVID-19 Community Standards. (GoHeels.com)

Courtney Banghart Names Trio Of UNC Women's Basketball Captains For 2021-22

Before the start of Monday's practice, UNC Women's Basketball coach Courtney Banghart announced that the 2021-22 team captains will be Eva Hodgson, Carlie Littlefield, and Jaelynn Murray. The three, all graduate students, are charged with leading a young UNC roster that includes nine sophomores and freshmen among its 14 members. (GoHeels.com)

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