Liza Astakhova

Position:
F
Height:
6-2
Class:
Freshman
Hometown:
Moscow, Russia
High School:
Znaika School Russian Federation

2025-26 (Regular Season): Appeared in 11 games as a reserve, averaging 5.1 minutes per outing ... Scored a career-high six points in the season opener against NC Central .. Grabbed a personal-best three rebounds three times, including twice in ACC action against SMU and Pitt ... Dished out two assists ... Averaged 2.3 points per game.

Before UNC: Appeared in 39 games with the Russia-PBL and the Moscow Basketball Association throughout the 2024-25 season ... Averaged 4.7 points per game and 19 minutes per game off the bench ... Posted a season-best performance with 20 points and six rebounds against Enisey ... Posted six games in double-figure scoring with Russia-PBL ... Spent time in the Russia Superleague 1, playing six games with MBA-2 ... Tallied 11.5 points per outing and hauled in 7.3 rebounds over a six-game stint.

More on Astakhova: Daughter of Pavel an Elena ... Athletes she admires include Kobe Bryant and Anthony Edwards ... Enjoys singing and cooking outside of basketball.