Women's Basketball

Two NC State Basketball Players Finalist for Team USA

Published

3 years ago

April 22, 2021

After a season in which they got State to their first ever number one seed and found themselves on All-American lists, Elissa Cunane and Jakia Brown-Turner’s basketball season continues.

Wednesday, both were made finalist for the 2021 USA Basketball Women’s AmeriCup Team. After four days of trials, the number of players narrowed down to 20, then 13, before a final, singular cut of one player on June 1st. Out of the 13 finalist, Cunane and Brown-Turner join Maryland and South Carolina as the most represented school with two player.

Elissa Cunane

Cunane had possibly the greatest season, awards and stats-wise, to any player in State history last year. ESPN All-American First Team, AP and USBWA All-American Second Team, First Team All-ACC, ACCT MVP and finalist for a number of other national awards. Averaging 16.3 points and 8.3 boards a game, she was the lynchpin that held the team together at moments throughout the season. It would seem a no-brainer that she’ll make the final cut to rep the USA.

Jakia Brown-Turner

Brown-Turner took a HUGE step forward last season. AP All-American Honorable Mention, First Team All-ACC and started every game for the Wolfpack. Back to back 20+ point games put her into the ACC Player of the Week spotlight, finishing the season averaging 13.5 points and 5 boards.

Team USA is coached by South Carolina’s Dawn Staley, who is very familiar with what Cunane and Brown-Turner can do. Both players will continue to focus and train before regrouping for one last trial run June 1st. The 2021 FIBA AmeriCup plays from June 11-19, with the top four finishers competing in the 2022 FIBA World Cup Qualifying Tournament.

Women's Basketball

VIDEO: NC State women fall 64-63 to Princeton on late three in NCAA 1st Round

Published

1 year ago

March 18, 2023

Pack Insider Staff

The NC State women were a 7 seed, picked to move on over 10-seeded Princeton, but that’s not how it worked out.

The Pack women were plagued by turnovers (20) and Princeton capitalized with a late 3 to clinch the win. Highlight above.

Sad day for NC State all around.

Women's Basketball

WOMEN’S BASKETBALL: NC State Moves Up to #15 After Win Over Notre Dame

Published

1 year ago

January 30, 2023

Matthew Bradham

The NC State Women’s Basketball (16-5) team moved up 5 spots in the Week 13 AP Poll, after defeating Notre Dame 69-65 yesterday, who was ranked 7th then, and ranked 9th now.

(ESPN)

ACC Teams in the Week 13 AP Poll

9. Notre Dame

11. UNC

13. Virginia Tech

15. NC State

16. Duke

23. FSU

The Wolfpack’s next game will be on Thursday night on the road at Georgia Tech at 8pm on ACC Network.

Women's Basketball

NC State Signee Zoe Brooks is a McDonald’s All-American

Published

1 year ago

January 25, 2023

Matthew Bradham

NC State Women’s Basketball 2023 signee Zoe Brooks was named a McDonald’s All-American yesterday.

**McDonald’s All American Game East Roster**
Player	High School	Position	Height	Committed to
Zoe Brooks	Saint John Vianney (NJ)	G	5-10	NC State
Essence Cody	Valdosta (GA)	F	6-3	Alabama
Aalyah Del Rosario	The Webb School (CA)	F	6-5	LSU
Jadyn Donovan	Sidwell Friends School (DC)	G	6-0	Duke
Milaysia Fulwiley	W.J. Keenan (SC)	G	5-6	South Carolina
Hannah Hildalgo	Paul VI (NJ)	G	5-6	Notre Dame
Riley Nelson	Bullis School (MD)	W	6-0	Maryland
Courtney Ogden	Westminster School (GA)	W	5-11	Stanford
Laila Reynolds	Shabach Christian (FL)	F	6-2	Florida
Emma Risch	Palm Bay Magnet (FL)	G	6-1	Notre Dame
Taliah Scott	Saint John’s Country Day (FL)	G	5-9	Arkansas
Ashlynn Shade	La Lumiere (IN)	G	5-9	UConn

**McDonald’s All American Game West Roster**
Player	High School	Position	Height	Committed to
Kamorea Arnold	Germantown (WI)	G	5-9	UConn
Sofia Bell	Jesuit (OR)	W	6-1	Oregon
Madison Booker	Germantown (MS)	W	6-1	Texas
Addyson Brown	Derby Senior (KS)	W	6-2	Iowa State
Breya Cunningham	La Jolla Country Day (CA)	F	6-4	Arizona
Kymora Johnson	Saint Annes-Belfield (VA)	G	5-7	Virginia
Tessa Johnson	Saint Michael Albertville (MN)	G	5-10	South Carolina
Amanda Muse	Heritage (CA)	F	6-4	UCLA
Judea Watkins	Sierra Canyon (CA)	G	6-0	USC
Mikaylah Williams	Parkway (LA)	G	6-0	LSU
Jada Williams	La Jolla Country Day	G	5-6	Arizona
Sahara Williams	West (IA)	W	5-10	Oklahoma

(SN)

Here is what ESPN had to say about Brooks being named a McDonald’s All-American.

Zoe Brooks, G

Signed with: NC State | 2023 ESPNW 100 ranking: 9
St. John Vianney HS (New Jersey)

Brooks is a gifted scorer who can flat out put the ball in the basket. Over the past 18 months, she has really gone to work on her conditioning and it brought her game to another level. She is a true three-level scorer. Defenses must be there on the close out, but containing Brooks is no easy feat as she attacks angles, changes speeds, and has the footwork and handle to counter. Her strength allows her to finish with contact at the rim and her touch provides an array of floaters and usage of the glass for buckets. Brooks sees the floor well and zips passes to teammates for open looks. Defensively, she has fantastic instincts and is good in passing lanes and in the press. Brooks is averaging 24 points, 6.5 rebounds, and 4.1 assists per game this season. (ESPN)

Women's Basketball

Women’s Basketball: #20 NC State 71 Miami 61: Box Score & Highlights

Published

1 year ago

January 20, 2023

Matthew Bradham

#20 NC State picked up a much needed win last night against Miami, defeating the Hurricanes 71-61 in PNC Arena, avoiding a 3-game skid.

Sophomore Guard Saniya Rivers led the pack with 14 points, 6 steals, 3 rebounds and 3 assists.

As long as she keeps working, @PackWomensBball Saniya Rivers ( @Ihoop___22 ) is going to be a really fun @wnba player to cover in a few years.
(Until then, I’ll enjoy watching her, @haileyvanlith , NC State & @LouisvilleWBB on ABC Sunday at 1pm et.)

— Rebecca Lobo (@RebeccaLobo) January 19, 2023