Women's Basketball

NC State Women’s Basketball Will Open Season Ranked 5th Nationally

Published

2 years ago

October 19, 2021

In probably the easiest prediction in the world, the women’s basketball team will open as a top-5 ranked team nationally. ACC predictions will be released soon, but the early assumption is the conference will be a two horse race again between State and Louisville.

Additional Ammo

Not only did Moore go out and find stud players, but he has them with three years of eligibility remaining… which is CRAZY.

Madison Hayes was the first pickup. SEC All-Freshman team, the 6-foot guard played significant minutes for Miss State. Formerly the #7 Guard in ESPNs 2020 class, she averaged close to 5 pts, 5 rebs and 1 ast a game. While the numbers don’t jump off the page, her speed and toughness allowed her to excel on the defensive side. Think of her as a taller, younger version of Crutchfield.

Diamond Johnson was the other major transfer for State. B10 All-Freshman team and 2nd Team All-B10, Johnson was a force for Rutgers last season. Averaging nearly 18 points and 4 rebounds, she left high school as the 6th best recruit in the Nation. Moore feel in love with her ability to push the ball and stretch defenses. Think of her as a score-first Perez.

Both made All-Freshman teams in solid, Power 5 conferences. They both were highly ranked out of high school and succeeded at the college level. Both will be with State for years and allow for perfect transitioning out of current seniors.

Moore hit a gold mine with these two.

Projected Starting Lineup

Two big additions to an already loaded starting lineup that could look like this in about a month;

Perez | Johnson | Brown-Turner | Boyd | Cunane

Perez the cool handed guard that gained more and more confidence throughout the year to take charge offensively. Johnson could start the season on the bench for Crutchfield, but her skills are enormous. Wouldn’t mind seeing Crutchfield actually have a bench role, coming in for big time defensive sparks. Brown-Turner has elevated her game both collegiately and for the national team. Would love to see her consistently get double-double range. Boyd will be a starter this year. Take what she did in lesser minutes to full games and she could have an absolutely amazing breakout season. Then Cunane, the queen of the court, you know what she’s capable of.

Oh and their coach? Only the reigning National Coach of the Year.

Get ready WPN…this could finally be the year.

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