NC State Women’s Basketball Ranks 15th in ESPN’s Way-Too-Early Preseason Top-25

Yesterday ESPN released their Way-Too-Early College Basketball Women’s Preseason Top-25, and NC State impressively sat at #15.

15. NC State Wolfpack
Previous: 25

The Wolfpack overcame myriad major injuries to have one of the most successful seasons in program history. If health can be restored, NC State should again be in the mix near the top of the ACC. Point guard Kaila Ealey missed all of last season after a knee injury in October 2018. If she can return to form, senior Aislinn Konig can return to playing off the ball, where her 3-point shooting will be more of a threat. Getting guard Grace Hunter, who was the team’s leading scorer before a season-ending knee injury in January, back to 100 percent will give coach Wes Moore a versatile backcourt to put around budding star Elissa Cunane in the middle. The 6-foot-5 sophomore could be one of the best post players in the country. (ESPN)

ESPN’s Way-Too-Early Preseason Top-25

1. Oregon
2. Baylor
3. UCONN
4. Stanford
5. Maryland
6. Oregon State
7. South Carolina
8. Arizona
9. Mississippi State
10. Texas A&M
11. Florida State
12. UCLA
13. Kentucky
14. Texas
15. NC State
16. Minnesota
17. Arizona State
18. DePaul
19. Arkansas
20. Notre Dame
21. Indiana
22. Miami
23. Michigan
24. Rice
25. Michigan State