University of North Carolina Athletics
November 13, 2026 | Women's Basketball
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. – Looking forward, North Carolina women's basketball's future is looking bright with head coach Courtney Banghart announcing the signing of five-star guard Ryan Carter. The Lower Gwynedd, Pa., native is set to join the Tar Heels for the 2027-28 campaign.
"Ryan is one of the most physical and competitive combo guards in the class. She is an elite competitor, a true two-way player, and a relentless worker," said Banghart. "She can win her 1 v 1 matchup as a physical slasher, can hit the 3, and she makes others better with her basketball IQ. "
"On the defensive side, she is elite. She guards 94', can defend multiple positions, and rebounds with physicality. We've been recruiting Ryan for a long time, and her competitiveness has always separated her."
Thriving at Friends Central School, Carter posted 17.1 points and 7.4 rebounds per game as a junior to lead her team to its first Pennsylvania state title in school history.
This past summer, Carter won a gold medal the FIBA U18 Women's Americup. In five games donning the red, white and blue she averaged 5.4 points and 3.4 rebounds per game in Irapuato, Mexico.
The 5-star guard is touted as the No. 13 overall prospect in the Class of 2027 according to ESPN and No. 10 according to 247Sports.
Recently, Carter was named to the 2026-27 Jersey Mike's Naismith Girls' High School Player of the Year Watch List ahead of the final season of her prep career.
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"Ryan is one of the most physical and competitive combo guards in the class. She is an elite competitor, a true two-way player, and a relentless worker," said Banghart. "She can win her 1 v 1 matchup as a physical slasher, can hit the 3, and she makes others better with her basketball IQ. "
"On the defensive side, she is elite. She guards 94', can defend multiple positions, and rebounds with physicality. We've been recruiting Ryan for a long time, and her competitiveness has always separated her."
Thriving at Friends Central School, Carter posted 17.1 points and 7.4 rebounds per game as a junior to lead her team to its first Pennsylvania state title in school history.
This past summer, Carter won a gold medal the FIBA U18 Women's Americup. In five games donning the red, white and blue she averaged 5.4 points and 3.4 rebounds per game in Irapuato, Mexico.
The 5-star guard is touted as the No. 13 overall prospect in the Class of 2027 according to ESPN and No. 10 according to 247Sports.
Recently, Carter was named to the 2026-27 Jersey Mike's Naismith Girls' High School Player of the Year Watch List ahead of the final season of her prep career.
Stay up to date with the latest North Carolina women's basketball news on X at @UNCWBB, Instagram @UNCWBB, and Facebook at Carolina Women's Basketball
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