UNC Women's Basketball Recruiting
Complete coverage of North Carolina Tar Heels Women's Basketball Recruiting.
Oklahoma State transfer forward Achol Akot commits to UNC Women's Basketball
After a breakout junior season at Oklahoma State, forward
Achol Akot committed to UNC Women's Basketball on Friday during a visit to Chapel Hill. Akot, a versatile 6-1 forward who played her first two seasons at UCF, is the Tar Heels’ first transfer-portal commitment of the offseason and will help fill the void left by the loss of senior forward
Nyla Harris. (
Tar Heel Tribune)
Newsletter: UNC Basketball Coaching Search Coming Into Focus, Portal Losses Begin
The UNC Basketball coaching search is coming into focus now that Tommy Lloyd and Dusty May have committed to remain with their programs. Transfer portal losses have begun in men’s and women’s basketball,
Marcus Paige has found a new coaching home, Football gained one commitment and lost another, and much more. (
Tar Heel Times Newsletter)
Kate Harpring shakes off shoulder injury, shines at McDonald’s All-American game
UNC knew it would be getting one of the country's best point guards in
Kate Harpring, but the Tar Heels may not have known how tough she is until Tuesday. Harpring hurt her left shoulder pulling down a second-quarter rebound during the McDonald’s Girls All-American Game. She returned to help her East team to a 91-71 victory, finishing with 14 points. (
Tar Heel Tribune)
Newsletter: UNC Basketball Coaching Search, Smith Center Debate Tabled, Caleb Wilson To NBA Draft
The North Carolina Men's Basketball coaching search is in full swing,
Caleb Wilson is off to the NBA Draft, the Smith Center vs. new arena debate is tabled for the time being, spring football kicks off with two commitments, Women’s Basketball falls in the Sweet 16, Baseball has a 4-0 week, and Women’s Lacrosse’s win streak ends at 31. (
Tar Heel Times Newsletter)
Newsletter: Hubert Davis Out?, UNC Women's Basketball to Sweet 16, Caleb Wilson to the Rafters
Has
Hubert Davis coached his final game at North Carolina? We’ll likely find out very soon. UNC Women’s Basketball advanced to the Sweet 16,
Caleb Wilson’s jersey is headed to the Smith Center rafters, Tar Heel Football is hosting its Pro Day Monday, the Diamond Heels downed Louisville, and there’s another National Champion in Chapel Hill. (
Tar Heel Times Newsletter)
UNC Women's Basketball Signee Kate Harpring Named 2026 Naismith Girls’ HS Player Of The Year
The accolades for UNC Women's Basketball signee
Kate Harpring continue to stack up as she was honored as the 2026 Naismith Girls' High School Player of the Year. Harpring will join the Tar Heels for the 2026-27 season. "Kate had a remarkable career at Marist, capped off with a State Championship and by setting the Georgia high school state scoring record." (
GoHeels.com)
Newsletter: March Madness Begins, UNC Baseball Sweeps Cal, Veesaar's Career Night, NFL Moves
March Madness is upon us, UNC Baseball sweeps Cal, three Tar Heels are named All-ACC in Men’s Basketball, and there are six new UNC Track All-Americans. Ryan Switzer,
Dre Bly, and Wes Miller hop on the coaching carousel as other Tar Heels make NFL moves, while
Chloe Humphrey, Emily LeGette, and
Kate Harpring continue to amaze. (
Tar Heel Times Newsletter)
Newsletter: Caleb Wilson's Bad Break, Malloy Smith Commits, Luka Catches Fire, Heels Fall at Duke
UNC Basketball experienced a big win and a big loss, landed a commitment from combo guard Malloy Smith (son of
Kenny Smith),
Caleb Wilson broke his other thumb,
Armando Bacot is safe in the Middle East, Baseball and Softball split ACC series, UNC alumnae won the SheBelieves Cup, Women’s Hoops awaits their Tournament fate, and more. (
Tar Heel Times Newsletter)
Kate Harpring Named Naismith Trophy Girls' HS Player Of The Year Finalist
UNC Women's Basketball signee
Kate Harpring has been named a Naismith Trophy Girls' High School Player of the Year Finalist. Harpring is one of five finalists to receive the honor. Harpring was recently bestowed with the honor as a McDonald's All-American, the sixth signee in the
Courtney Banghart era to earn the honor to play in the prestigious game. (
GoHeels.com)
Newsletter: UNC Men's Basketball's Big Week, Women's Hoops Beats Duke, Diamond Heels Dominate
UNC Men’s Basketball’s had a 2-0 week and aims to clinch a double-bye in the ACC Tournament, Women’s Hoops beat Duke for
Courtney Banghart’s 150th win at UNC, the Diamond Heels won 5 games by a combined score of 71-10(!), Softball’s undefeated streak ended at 17, Malloy Smith and
Kate Harpring visited, and
Mack Brown was back on campus. (
Tar Heel Times Newsletter)