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UNC WBB 2025-26 starter enters the transfer portal
Lanie Grant, a key guard for the Tar Heels, will not return for the 2026-27 season.
Apr. 2, 2026 at 10:19pm
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The departure of a key guard leaves the UNC women's basketball team with a fractured roster, requiring a creative approach to fill the void.Chapel Hill TodayLanie Grant, a starting guard for the UNC women's basketball team, has announced her decision to enter the transfer portal. Grant, who averaged career-highs of 10.8 points, 2.3 assists, 1.9 rebounds, and 0.6 steals per game last season, was an integral part of the Tar Heels' offensive attack. With top recruit Kate Harpring joining the team next season, Grant likely faced reduced playing time, leading to her decision to seek a new opportunity.
Why it matters
Grant's departure is a significant loss for the Tar Heels, as she was one of their top scoring threats and a crucial part of their guard-heavy rotation. Her decision to transfer opens up a spot in the backcourt, which UNC will need to fill with the departures of Grant and senior Indya Nivar.
The details
Grant, a former Virginia High School Player of the Year, transformed from a key reserve into a crucial starter for the Tar Heels. She scored in double-figures in five straight games during ACC play and had a six-game double-figure scoring streak later in the season. With Nivar graduating and top recruit Kate Harpring joining the team, Grant likely saw reduced playing time in her future at UNC, leading to her decision to enter the transfer portal.
- Grant announced her decision to enter the transfer portal on Wednesday, April 2, 2026.
- The 2026-27 UNC women's basketball season will be the first without Grant on the roster.
The players
Lanie Grant
A former Virginia High School Player of the Year who was a starting guard for the UNC women's basketball team, averaging career-highs of 10.8 points, 2.3 assists, 1.9 rebounds, and 0.6 steals per game last season.
Kate Harpring
A top overall recruit who will be joining the UNC women's basketball team next season, likely leading to reduced playing time for Grant.
Indya Nivar
A senior guard for the UNC women's basketball team who will be graduating, leaving a void in the Tar Heels' backcourt.
What’s next
The Tar Heels will need to find a replacement for Grant in their backcourt rotation, either through their existing roster or by recruiting a new player to fill the void.
The takeaway
Grant's decision to enter the transfer portal is a significant loss for the UNC women's basketball team, as she was a key contributor and scoring threat. However, the Tar Heels have depth in their guard rotation and will need to find a way to offset her departure as they look to build on their recent success.
