BREAKING: Ivory Latta Officially Crowned the GOAT — UNC Legend Declared Greatest of All Time in Women’s College Basketball by ESPN and Guinness World Records
In a groundbreaking and emotional announcement that has rocked the basketball world, Ivory Latta, the electrifying point guard who once ruled Carmichael Arena, has been officially named the Greatest of All Time (GOAT) in women’s college basketball history. The honor, jointly recognized by ESPN and the Guinness World Records, cements Latta’s legacy not just at the University of North Carolina, but across the entire sport.
> “This is bigger than basketball,” Latta said through tears at the UNC press conference, standing beneath a banner newly raised in her honor. “This is for every little girl who was ever told she was too small to dream big.”
Latta, who dazzled fans from 2003 to 2007, finished her college career as UNC’s all-time leading scorer—a record that stood unchallenged for over a decade. Known for her fearless drives, deadly crossovers, and unmatched leadership, she was the heart and soul of the Tar Heels’ golden era under Hall of Fame coach Sylvia Hatchell. With her 3× All-American selections, National Player of the Year honors, and a historic Final Four run, Latta redefined what it meant to be a point guard in the women’s game.
The GOAT title, ESPN says, wasn’t just about numbers. It was about impact. Ivory Latta’s influence transcended stat sheets. She brought swagger, spirit, and soul to the game—a 5’6″ powerhouse with a fire that ignited an entire generation of young athletes.
Her former teammate LaToya Pringle-Thomas shared: “Ivory wasn’t just our point guard—she was our engine, our belief, our firestarter. You felt invincible when she was on the floor.”
UNC plans to honor Latta with a statue outside Carmichael Arena, the first ever for a women’s basketball player on campus. A full Netflix documentary is also reportedly in development titled “Queen of the Court: The Ivory Latta Story.”
At a time when women’s sports are rightfully gaining global attention, Ivory Latta’s crowning as the GOAT is more than recognition—it’s a reminder of greatness long overdue.
> “Legends aren’t born,” she told the crowd, holding back emotion. “They’re made in sweat, setbacks, and belief. And Chapel Hill is where I became one.”
Latta now stands as more than a UNC icon—she is the undisputed Queen of the Court, a symbol of grit, grace, and the Tar Heel spirit.
