Wren standout guard and the 2022-23 Anderson Independent-Mail girls basketball player of the year Raina McGowens has announced her commitment to play at UNC Asheville, according to her Twitter page.
The younger sister of Charlotte Hornets guard Bryce McGowens and Long Island Nets (G-League) guard Trey McGowens, had various offers to pick from before she landed on the Bulldogs — including the Ivy League's University of Pennsylvania, Appalachian State, Oakland (Mich.) University and Presbyterian College.
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McGowens had a phenomenal junior season, leading Wren to a 26-6 record and an Upper State championship, while averaging a team-leading 18.