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We're ready for the anticipated UNC women's basketball debut of Ciera Toomey

After redshirting her first year on campus, Ciera Toomey is healthy and ready to suit up for the first time as a Tar Heel.

By Nick Delahanty

Oct 12, 2024; Chapel Hill, NC, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels cheerleaders perform in the first half at the Dean E. Smith Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images
Oct 12, 2024; Chapel Hill, NC, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels cheerleaders perform in the first half at the Dean E. Smith Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images / Bob Donnan-Imagn Images
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Fans of the UNC women's basketball program have waited long enough.

Ciera Toomey, a former five-star recruit, is set to make her debut for the UNC women's basketball program this fall. The 6-foot-4 redshirt freshman is a player that Courtney Banghart and the Tar Heels seem to be really excited about as her anticipated debut is coming soon.

Our UNC women's basketball player previews continue with Toomey, a very intriguing player for the Tar Heels this upcoming season.

2023-2024 Season In Review

Toomey was forced to miss the entire 2023-2024 season due to rehabbing an injury she suffered during high school. She, along with fellow classmate Laila Hull, both redshirted for the 2023-2024 season.

What to Expect in 2024-2025

Toomey is a tall presence in terms of height, but that's not the only thing that makes her valuable. From everything that has been said regarding this year's team, Toomey has the ability to not only make an impact in the paint but can stretch the floor to, being able to knock down shots from all over the court.

As spacing is a major area of focus for this year's team, having a player like Toomey who can beat opponents from anywhere on the floor will certainly help.

Bold Prediction

Given that she hasn't played in a real game in over a year, I expect Courtney Banghart and the Tar Heels staff to ease her back into the mix.

However, I do expect her to play a huge role on this year's team, and can see her being inserted into the starting lineup at some point. If the Tar Heels aim to play a bigger lineup, Alyssa Ustby can move to the "3" while Toomey fulfills the role of the "4" next to center Maria Gakdeng.

Good luck driving to the basket against that trio!

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