UNC Women's Basketball Recruiting
Complete coverage of North Carolina Tar Heels Women's Basketball Recruiting.
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)
UNC Women’s Basketball commit Lanie Grant puts together dominating performance
It’s still very early in the recruiting cycle for the Class of 2025, but
Courtney Banghart and the North Carolina women’s basketball program have already secured a commitment from one of the class’ rising stars. Five-star
Lanie Grant had a career night as she led the James River Rapids girls basketball team to a hard-fought victory over Manchester. (
Keeping It Heel)
UNC women's basketball commitment Lanie Grant selected to Jr. NBA Court of Leaders
Future North Carolina Tar Heel point guard
Lanie Grant has been selected to participate in the Jr. NBA Court of Leaders program, an extra preparation step for her journey to joining the women’s basketball team. Grant is a part of the 2025 recruiting class and has been carving out a name for herself with dominating performance for the USA Basketball U16 team. (
Tar Heels Wire)
Drake Powell zooms up ESPN rankings, five other UNC men’s and women’s basketball recruits fall
While
Drake Powell continues to rise in the ESPN rankings, the other five UNC men's and women's basketball recruits all dropped. ESPN has changed Powell from a 4-star to a 5-star and elevated him from 34th in the Class of 2024 to 12th.
Ian Jackson dropped from 12th to 17th. Five-star center
Blanca Thomas fell from 26th to 29th in ESPN’s 2024 rankings. (
Tar Heel Tribune)
UNC Women's Basketball Commits Blanca Thomas, Lanie Grant Headline Under Armour Elite 24 Showcase
UNC Women's Basketball coach
Courtney Banghart has two Tar Heel commits competing in the Under Armour Elite 24 Showcase, which is reserved for the top 24 players in girls and boys high school basketball.
Class of 2024 five-star center
Blanca Thomas will join
class of 2025 five-star point guard
Lanie Grant as part of Team BreakThru on August 12 in Atlanta. (
Keeping It Heel)