UNC WBB 2025-26 starter enters the transfer portal
Lanie Grant enjoyed a breakout year for the UNC women's basketball team. The Tar Heels will be without her in their 2026-27 season.
Anchored by a deep, guard-heavy attack, the UNC women's basketball team found itself in the Sweet 16 for a second-straight season. Tar Heels guards Lanie Grant (10. 8 points per game), Indya Nivar (10.
6) and Elina Aarnisalo (10. 2) all averaged double-figures, forcing opponents to pick their poison when defending. Nyla Harris (11.
4 points, 6. 9 rebounds per game) was North Carolina's top threat down low, but guard play proved arguably the top factor in wins. As UNC looks ahead to its 2026-27 campaign, it'll be without one of those aforementioned guards.
On Wednesday, Grant announced her decision to enter the transfer portal. Grant, a former Virginia High School Player of the Year , transformed from a key reserve into a crucial starter. Averaging career bests of 10.