UNC Women's Basketball previews 2026-27 season at media day

UNC Women's Basketball Tar Heels ACC basketball college basketball media day Courtney Banghart

The University of North Carolina women's basketball team held a local media day at Carmichael Arena to preview the upcoming 2026-27 season. Head coach Courtney Banghart emphasized the importance of the preseason period for building the team's foundation through consistent correction and celebration of progress.

The roster features a mix of eight returning players from last season's Sweet 16 squad and six new additions, including four transfers and two freshmen. Notable players include sophomore Nyla Brooks, who led the ACC in three-pointers made among freshmen last season, and highly touted recruit Kate Harpring, the 2026 Naismith Girls' High School Player of the Year. Newcomers to the team include Achol Akot, Sophie Burrows, Chloe Clardy, and Gabby White.

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Carmichael Arena · Courtney Banghart · Kate Harpring · Nyla Brooks · University of North Carolina

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