UNC Women's Basketball Recruiting
Complete coverage of North Carolina Tar Heels Women's Basketball Recruiting.
No. 1-ranked women's basketball recruit Sarah Strong picks UConn over UNC, Duke
Grace Christian School of Sanford's Sarah Strong committed to the UConn Huskies on Saturday over UNC and Duke. The two-time Gatorade North Carolina Player of the Year in girls basketball is also a three-time N.C. Independent Schools Athletic Association champion, leading the Crusaders to the 1A title, 2A title, and 3A title in three consecutive seasons. (
High School OT)
Nation's No. 1 Women's Basketball Recruit Sarah Strong To Choose Between UNC, Two Others On Saturday
The UNC Women’s Basketball program could make history Saturday, when Sarah Strong, the No. 1-ranked girls player in the 2024 Class, will announce where she will play college basketball. If the 5-star former star at Sanford’s Grace Christian High School picks UNC over Duke and UConn, she would become the first top-ranked recruit to pick the Tar Heels. (
Tar Heel Tribune)
Five-Star UNC Women's Basketball Commit Lanie Grant Reclassifies To 2024
North Carolina five-star point guard commitment
Lanie Grant, the Gatorade Virginia Girls Basketball Player of the Year, is reclassifying and expects to join the Tar Heels women’s basketball program in 2024. The 5–10 guard from Midlothian, Va., who is the No. 22 player in ESPN’s Class of 2025 rankings, announced the news in a social media post Sunday. (
Tar Heel Tribune)
UNC Women's Hoops Commit Lanie Grant Named Gatorade Virginia High School Player Of The Year
In its 39th year honoring the nation’s most elite High School athletes, Gatorade announced
Lanie Grant of James River High School is the Gatorade Virginia Girls Basketball Player of the Year. A two-time Class 5 First Team All-State selection, Grant won a gold medal at the 2023 FIBA U16 Americas Championships with the U.S. Women’s National Team. (
Virginia Preps)
No. 1 women's basketball recruit Sarah Strong is down to UNC, Duke, and UConn
Sarah Strong, the No. 1 player in the 2024 women's college basketball recruiting class, has narrowed her focus to three possible destinations: UConn, Duke and UNC. The 6-foot-2 point forward might be the most unique player in the country with her versatility and skills. Strong is comfortable all over the floor and features a combination of strength and skill. (
ESPN.com)
UNC Women's Basketball Commit Lanie Grant chosen for Jr. NBA Court of Leaders
James River (Va.) girls basketball standout and UNC Women's Basketball commit
Lanie Grant loves to stay busy. So when she was invited to participate in the Jr. NBA Court of Leaders program, she couldn't say no. "It’s an amazing honor," the junior said. The Jr. NBA Court of Leaders is a year-long leadership program organized by the NBA and WNBA." (
Richmond Times-Dispatch)
UNC Women's Basketball signee Blanca Thomas shines as an old school post player
Blanca Thomas is determined to keep two things in style. Charlotte Catholic’s 6-foot-5 center — who has signed with UNC — hopes her decision to matriculate as a student-athlete at an in-state university will inspire others to do likewise. Before then, Thomas seeks to help the Cougars to their first 4A state final by being an "old school" post presence. (
AOL.com)
UNC women's basketball commit Jordan Zubich has stellar performance
Fans of UNC women's basketball got a taste of what's to come next season as
Jordan Zubich scored 46 points in an 82-66 win. The senior guard averages 27.5 points per game which is the highest in Minnesota and 33rd in the country for women's basketball. Zubich has been on a tear, as she's scored 35, 30, 30, and 46 points in her last four games. (
Keeping It Heel)
UNC Women's Basketball Signee Jordan Zubich Pours In 46 Points
Mountain Iron-Buhl (Minn.) High School’s
Jordan Zubich poured in 46 points to lead the Rangers to an 82-66 victory over Esko on Monday night. Zubich, the 2023 News Tribune All-Area Player of the Year and a
class of 2024 University of North Carolina women's basketball signee, is averaging 25.4 points and 6.2 assists through nine games so far this season. (
Duluth News Tribune)
UNC at No. 18 in updated 2024 women's college basketball recruiting rankings
No. 18 UNC - Highest ranked commit: C
Blanca Thomas (No. 30).
Courtney Banghart brings in a balanced 2024 class of signees. Thomas is one of the best bigs in the country and stands at an intimidating 6-5. She protects the paint and is a tough cover on the block. She also has a sweet stroke from 3. No. 68
Jordan Zubich is a knock down shooter. (
ESPN.com)