University of North Carolina Athletics
Jaelynn Murray Burrus Elevated To Director Of Women’s Basketball
June 25, 2026 | Women's Basketball
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. – Following three years on staff with North Carolina women's basketball as the Assistant Director of Recruiting Operations, Jaelynn Murray Burrus continues to grow in her career with the former Tar Heel forward elevated to Director of Women's Basketball.
"Jaelynn is one of the easiest hires I've ever made in over 20 years as a head coach. I watched as she handled adversity and change as a player and benefited immensely from her leadership as a member of our staff. She is an elite human with contagious energy and an uncompromising work ethic," said head coach Courtney Banghart.
"She is one of our great Tar Heels, and it's only fitting that she now steps into this important role of Director of Women's Basketball at this unique time in college athletics. She will continue to lead us with consistency, integrity, and the highest level of care. Simply put, to know Jaelynn is to be impacted by her."
"There is truly no better place to be than Carolina," said Murray Burrus. "I am tremendously grateful for all Coach Banghart has done for me as a player and as a professional, and excited to continue to elevate the level of this program.
Murray Burrus is the second former player on staff, joining former teammate Liz Roberts, who currently serves as the team's General Manager.
A forward from Columbia, S.C., Murray Burrus earned her undergraduate degree in Information Science in 2021. She also earned a master's degree in educational innovation, technology, and entrepreneurship in 2022.
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"Jaelynn is one of the easiest hires I've ever made in over 20 years as a head coach. I watched as she handled adversity and change as a player and benefited immensely from her leadership as a member of our staff. She is an elite human with contagious energy and an uncompromising work ethic," said head coach Courtney Banghart.
"She is one of our great Tar Heels, and it's only fitting that she now steps into this important role of Director of Women's Basketball at this unique time in college athletics. She will continue to lead us with consistency, integrity, and the highest level of care. Simply put, to know Jaelynn is to be impacted by her."
"There is truly no better place to be than Carolina," said Murray Burrus. "I am tremendously grateful for all Coach Banghart has done for me as a player and as a professional, and excited to continue to elevate the level of this program.
Murray Burrus is the second former player on staff, joining former teammate Liz Roberts, who currently serves as the team's General Manager.
A forward from Columbia, S.C., Murray Burrus earned her undergraduate degree in Information Science in 2021. She also earned a master's degree in educational innovation, technology, and entrepreneurship in 2022.
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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