2026 recruiting
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WBB Blog: Finalist tracker for the 2026 women’s basketball recruiting class
Carolina is the finalist for many of them.
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Carolina is the finalist for many of them.
Finalists Tracker for the 2026 Women's Basketball Recruiting Class - WBB Blog
Continuously updated coverage of D-I women’s basketball prospects in the 2026 recruiting class with a publicly reported list of finalists
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2026 could be the best class we’ve had since 2013 if we’re able to close. Additional donor support, etc. has been helpful in getting some of these top players on campus.
This is a concise page from that site-
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depth chart included
North Carolina Women's Basketball Recruiting - WBB Blog
Recruiting summary for North Carolina women's basketball, including a scholarship chart (projecting open spots for upcoming classes), commitments, targets
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I don’t have exact figures, but we can “compete with pretty much anyone” for a player right now. We have the resources to remain a Top 10 program. Now, we’re not going to come out and drop millions on a player- but we’re position to land Top 10-15 recruits and do well annually in the portal.
Final 5 for Leelee Bell. 6’3 PF. Our OV for her went very well. If I had to guess, I’d have us in her top 3 closely behind Nebraska and Louisville
Louisville
Wow !!! What a great day for UNC Girls Basketball.
Way to go Coach CB !!!
Way to go Coach CB !!!
Ok I’m excited about year, but someone give me a depth chart for next year…
Arnisalo / Harpring
Kelly / Grant
Brooks / Henderson
Toomey / Queiroz
Thomas / Guiamatsia
Does this sound right?
Arnisalo / Harpring
Kelly / Grant
Brooks / Henderson
Toomey / Queiroz
Thomas / Guiamatsia
Does this sound right?
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There’s not a depth chart where Kate Harpring doesn’t start
Who does she start over? Even her dad will want her to earn it so is she beating out two starters, one a 3 year starter and the other a starter on a final four team.
We have some legit go to scorers in the ‘25 and ‘26 classes.
6-4 Aussie W/F Sitaya Fagan reportedly going to announce 4 finalists soon
www.basketball.com.au
She has self-reported P4 26 offers, including UNC, which is an all-time record for an Aussie.
Highlights:
Note: with the changing landscape of player compensation, it remains unclear how revenue share applies to athletes on an F-1 (student) visa. the general consensus is that it is not allowed. In addition, any active participation in NIL advertising is also not allowed, which includes content creation and signed memorabilia. That leaves passive activities, like selling of name, image and likeness, like video games, jerseys and similar. or deals that are signed and executed overseas. Such NIL is a new niche and not every team is pursuing it.
All of this is to say that international players right now are comparatively a bargain; they will not factor into your rev share budget. And if your school can work with partnered businesses to navigate some international NIL deals even just a little, this may be a niche you can stand out in for international recruits. So if you can swing it, this could be a really smart way to fill out your roster with talent that is secured under their market value when compared to U.S. players.
I have no idea where UNC stands in this way, but UNC MBB has stated a commitment to seeking international talent, and has two such recruits coming in. UNC WBB, to my knowledge, has made no such public commitment, but the recent results speak for themselves: Taissa Querioz (BRA) and Elina "The Finnisher" Aarnisalo (FIN) were just added to the team. (Henderson has dual USA and Can citizenship so does not apply to her.) Elina's agency is SIG Sports out of Netherlands.
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Aussie teen sensation's record NCAA interest | Basketball.com.au
Sitaya Fagan has a record 26 NCAA Power Four offers, the most ever for an Australian women’s player.
www.basketball.com.au
She has self-reported P4 26 offers, including UNC, which is an all-time record for an Aussie.
Highlights:
Note: with the changing landscape of player compensation, it remains unclear how revenue share applies to athletes on an F-1 (student) visa. the general consensus is that it is not allowed. In addition, any active participation in NIL advertising is also not allowed, which includes content creation and signed memorabilia. That leaves passive activities, like selling of name, image and likeness, like video games, jerseys and similar. or deals that are signed and executed overseas. Such NIL is a new niche and not every team is pursuing it.
All of this is to say that international players right now are comparatively a bargain; they will not factor into your rev share budget. And if your school can work with partnered businesses to navigate some international NIL deals even just a little, this may be a niche you can stand out in for international recruits. So if you can swing it, this could be a really smart way to fill out your roster with talent that is secured under their market value when compared to U.S. players.
I have no idea where UNC stands in this way, but UNC MBB has stated a commitment to seeking international talent, and has two such recruits coming in. UNC WBB, to my knowledge, has made no such public commitment, but the recent results speak for themselves: Taissa Querioz (BRA) and Elina "The Finnisher" Aarnisalo (FIN) were just added to the team. (Henderson has dual USA and Can citizenship so does not apply to her.) Elina's agency is SIG Sports out of Netherlands.
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We kind of are attracting lots of international players why not Sitaya ?
I know I am tired of playing against those Aussie players. Would be nice to have one on our side for a change.