The UNC women’s basketball team received a boost on Tuesday, when head coach Courtney Banghart announced that Ariel Young–a wing from Tallahassee, Florida–has joined the program after transferring from Michigan.

Young appeared in 20 games for the Wolverines as a freshman last season before declaring her intentions to transfer to Chapel Hill.

Her mother Carolyn was a two-time All-American at Auburn before going on to play for the 1992 U.S. Olympic Team and in the WNBA, while her father, C.Y., is an assistant coach for the Florida State men’s basketball team.

Young is scheduled to begin practice with the Tar Heels on Wednesday.

“We are thrilled to have Ariel join our program,” Banghart said. “She brings length, athleticism, and a hard-work mentality to our wing position. She can defend at a high level and she’ll help us play fast. She has an overall game that we feel will translate really well to the ACC. She is eager to be a Tar Heel and to help build upon what we’ve started here. In addition, Ariel is a high-quality student-athlete and will contribute to this University both on and off the court.”

 

 

 

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