Former NC State Guard Laci Steele is Heading to Wisconsin

Former NC State Guard Laci Steele entered the Transfer Portal on March 31st, and she announced her commitment to Wisconsin yesterday.

110% Committed
Excited for this next chapter!#GoBadgers pic.twitter.com/gZOB5IGNlZ

— Laci Steele (@LaciSteele24) April 5, 2025

Steele was a part of NC State’s 4-person 2023 recruiting class, made up of Zoe Brooks (5-Stars/#9 nationally), Mallory Collier (4-Stars/#55 nationally), Steele (4-Stars/#56 nationally), and Maddie Cox (4-Stars/#71 nationally).

It’s completely understandable that Steele went looking for a new school where she could find more minutes. Steele actually saw her playing time decrease from Year 2. As a Freshman, she averaged 11.8 minutes in 32 games, but this season she only averaged 7.3 minutes in 21 games.

After going 13-17 this past season, Robin Pingeton has taken over as the head coach for the Badgers.

Steele has 2 years of eligibility remaining.