Janelle Bailey Selected as WBCA All-American Honorable Mention

UNC senior forward Janelle Bailey was named an All-American honorable mention on Monday by the Women’s Basketball Coaches’ Association.

Bailey has been a four-year starter for the Tar Heels and led the team in both scoring and rebounding this past season, averaging 13.2 points and 8.2 rebounds per game.

A four-time All-ACC selection and the 2018 ACC Freshman of the Year, Bailey also became just the fifth player in UNC history to record more than 1,700 career points and 1,000 career rebounds.

“Janelle’s consistency in a Carolina uniform is celebrated yet again with this prestigious honor,” UNC head coach Courtney Banghart said. “JB has been a staple in the Tar Heel lineup, and has continued to add layers to her game throughout her illustrious career. Her trophy case is full! She meant a lot to many and did a lot in her collegiate career, and we very much look forward to following her success closely at the next level.”

Bailey will now turn her attention to the upcoming WNBA Draft on April 15.

“When I think about where I started at UNC, I feel like I’ve grown the most in leadership and expanding my game,” Bailey said. “I was known as a back-to-the-basket post player when I came – I could shoot a little bit but it was not what I wanted to do, and I’m sure that was on the scouting report. I would be doing my team a disservice by not expanding my game, so I took that to heart and made sure I could find a way to get better every year.”

Photo via UNC Athletics

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