While it hasn’t exactly been on the level of the men’s basketball team, women’s basketball at UNC has had plenty of success over the years. They’ve had some lean years in recent times, as they were arguably the Tar Heel team most affected by the NCAA investigation. However, Sylvia Hatchell’s team appears to be on the way back, picking up wins over the likes of Duke last season.
Much like the men’s team, the women’s team has produced a fair number of professionals over the years. We love to keep tabs on former Tar Heels in the NBA, so let’s check in on the five currently in the WNBA.