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The Daily Tar Heel tracks the movement of UNC basketball players as the transfer portal opens, highlighting departures like Lanie Grant and Derek Dixon and new faces such as Achol Akot and Neoklis Avdalas.
The Atlantic Coast Conference’s transfer portal window opened on April 6 for women’s basketball and a day later for the men’s side, giving UNC’s roster a fresh wave of movement. Notable departures include Lanie Grant heading to TCU and Derek Dixon moving to Louisville, while a wave of incoming talent features Achol Akot, Elina Aarnisalo, Chloe Clardy and others.
Ticket packages for the upcoming campaign are now available, with the first matchup against NC Central scheduled for November 11.
James Madison University’s star guard Bree Robinson has been named to Canada’s lineup for the upcoming FIBA U23 3x3 Nations League in Chile, a tournament that offers a direct path to the 2026 U23 World Cup.
From Rome to Paris, top programs will clash in a series of non‑conference games that showcase returning stars, new recruits and historic first‑meetings.
The University of North Carolina will host Louisiana State on December 2, 2026, as part of the ACC-SEC Challenge, pitting recent champions against a Tar Heels squad brimming with returning talent and top recruits.
A look at the upcoming season, key players and the significance of the new schedule for North Carolina's women's basketball program.
The Cowgirls will face former teammates next year as key players move to new programs, reshaping the team under Coach Jacie Hoyt.
The University of North Carolina announced its 2026‑27 women’s basketball roster, blending returning stars with top recruits and transfers as the program looks to extend its recent Sweet 16 streak.
The latest wave of player movements sees powerhouse programs bolstering their lineups while rebuilding teams seek fresh talent, setting the stage for a competitive season ahead.
From Oklahoma State to Florida, the latest wave of transfers brings a mix of seasoned veterans and emerging stars set to influence the upcoming campaign.