Sharp-Shooting Sophomore Guard with Career-Breakout ACC Tournament Performance
Lanie Grant is a high-intensity sophomore guard for North Carolina who transformed from a 7.3 PPG freshman into a 10.8 PPG, 44.0% FG scorer in the 2025-26 season, leading the Tar Heels in three-pointers made per game (2.1) [1][7]. Her differentiator is elite scoring bursts under pressure, evidenced by a career-high 21 points on 8-12 shooting in the ACC Tournament Quarterfinals vs. Virginia Tech, where she scored 11 points in just the third quarter [4][10]. Grant improved in nearly every category as a sophomore, shooting 41.9% from three (72 of 172) and averaging 2.3 assists [1][5]. While she logged 29 starts in 34 games, her NCAA Tournament minutes were limited (20.4 MPG), suggesting she thrives in high-stakes regular-season/ACC roles rather than deep tournament runs [4][9]. Her intensity, clutch scoring, and reliable outside shooting make her a perfect fit for teams needing a secondary scorer who can elevate in critical moments.
