Courtney Banghart succeeded in second recruitment of tenacious center Maria Gakdeng

Posted Oct 5, 2023
"Remember me?" That was Coach Courtney Banghart’s text to Maria Gakdeng, the same the March day the 6–3 center entered the transfer portal. The UNC women's basketball coach didn’t hesitate at a second chance to lure the tenacious defender and rebounder who picked Boston College over the Tar Heels coming out of high school. The match was natural. (Tar Heel Tribune)

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