UNC women's basketball team had a successful 2024-2025 season, reaching the Sweet 16 before being defeated by Duke in a low-scoring match. The team finished tied for fourth in the ACC and saw two standout players, Alyssa Ustby and Maria Gakdeng, earn WNBA Training Camp Invites after not being selected in the draft.
Alyssa Ustby, known for her consistent performance throughout her college career, will be joining the Los Angeles Sparks, while Maria Gakdeng will be heading to the Atlanta Dream. Ustby averaged 11.9 points and 8.5 rebounds per game during her time at UNC, while Gakdeng contributed 10.1 points and 6.6 rebounds per game over her four-year collegiate career. Los Angeles is looking to end their postseason drought with Ustby's addition, while Atlanta aims to improve its playoff performance with Gakdeng on board.