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NC State women’s basketball had a huge day Tuesday as Zoe Brooks and Khamil Pierre both earned unanimous All-ACC First Team honors (Blue Ribbon Panel + head coaches).
It’s the third straight season under Coach Wes Moore with two or more Wolfpack players on the First Team — and the 10th time in his last 11 seasons with at least one.
(more…)As the NC State Wolfpack (20-9, 13-5 ACC) prepares to descend upon Duluth, they carry the momentum of a #4 seed and a hard-earned double-bye into the ACC Tournament quarterfinals. While rivals might still be checking their maps, national experts have the Pack firmly on the radar; Charlie Creme’s latest ESPN Bracketology has elevated State to a No. 7 seed, a position mirrored by major outlets like CBS Sports and NCAA.com. With a NET ranking of #24 and a top-15 strength of schedule, the Wolfpack is no longer wandering in “The Great Unknown”—they are a locked-in tournament contender ready to turn Gas South Arena into a home-court advantage.
Their recent three-game winning streak and clinching of the #4 seed in the ACC Tournament provided the necessary boost to move off the 8-line.
🏀 Updated 2026 Bracketology (As of March 3, 2026)
| Source | Projected Seed | Potential Matchup / Region | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| ESPN (Charlie Creme) | No. 7 | Fort Worth Regional; vs. #10 Fairfield | ESPN Bracketology |
| CBS Sports | No. 7 | Region 1 – Washington; vs. #10 Villanova | CBS Projections |
| NCAA.com (Autumn Johnson) | No. 7 | Region 1 – Fort Worth; vs. #10 Rice | NCAA Predictions |
| The Athletic | No. 5 Projected range based on NET (#23) and SOS (#14) | Fort Worth 1 vs. #12 Gonzaga | Athletic Bracket Watch |
📈 Why the Seed Changed
Tournament Strategy Tip: To climb even higher (potentially back to a 5 or 6 seed), the Pack likely needs at least two wins in Duluth to reach the ACC Championship game.
NC State’s Double Bye Is the Ultimate Flex: Stanford, Miami, and Notre Dame Still Have to Earn Their Shot at the 4-Seed
Oh, bless. You keep hearing that Notre Dame is “the team to beat” in this ACC Tournament? The hot streak, the upset of ranked Louisville, the five-game winning streak to close the regular season—yada yada. Cute narrative. But glance at the official bracket path to NC State and the story gets a little more… grounded.
Here’s the exact road map, straight from the visual:
While Coach Courtney Banghart is still squinting at her map wondering if Duluth is a suburb of Ontario or just a mythical tundra, the NC State Wolfpack (20-9, 13-5 ACC) has already pinned the location on their GPS with a double-bye. While the “Confused Tar Heels” are out searching for a Sherpa to guide them through the “Middle of Nowhere,” the Pack is skipping the early-round drama and heading straight to the Quarterfinals at Gas South Arena. Clearly, the only thing “alleged” about this city is Courtney’s ability to find it, but don’t worry—if she sees a red light in Georgia, it’s just a Wolfpack fan who actually knows the way to the hoop.
(more…)Based on local reports out of Abingdon, VA – In a performance that validated exactly why Wes Moore and the NC State coaching staff fought for her signature, 2026 commit Annsley “A.J.” Trivette put on a clinic in the Region 3D finals. Behind Trivette’s 18-point outburst, the Abingdon Falcons soared to a dominant 63-28 victory over the Bassett Bengals, securing their spot in the VHSL Class 3 state tournament.
From the opening tip, it was clear that Bassett had no answer for the future Wolfpack power forward. Trivette, a 4-star prospect who officially signed her National Letter of Intent with NC State on November 12, 2025, displayed the versatility that has made her one of the most coveted recruits in the mid-Atlantic.
While her 18 points led all scorers, it was the way she scored that should have Wolfpack fans excited. Trivette bullied defenders in the paint with the physical post play NC State’s “Power Forward” position is known for, while also stepping out to knock down perimeter jumpers, stretching the Bassett defense to its breaking point.
For NC State, Trivette represents a massive recruiting win. Having chosen the Wolfpack over a litany of Power 4 offers, she fits the mold of the versatile, high-motor bigs that have fueled NC State’s recent Final Four runs.
As Abingdon prepares for the state tournament, the scouting report remains the same: you can try to contain “A.J.,” but you can’t stop her. If this regional performance is any indication, Trivette will arrive in Raleigh next year not just as a recruit, but as a ready-made contributor for a national contender.
RALEIGH, N.C. – “March gladness is upon us.”
That’s how Coach Wes Moore opened his media session Monday as the Wolfpack prepare for the 2026 Ally ACC Women’s Basketball Tournament in Duluth. After capping the regular season with a 50-point statement win at Pitt and locking down the No. 4 seed with our third straight double bye, the energy in the program is exactly where it needs to be.
Here’s everything Wolfpack fans need to know — straight from Coach Moore’s mouth, a quick trip down memory lane, and the biggest storylines as we head to Gas South Arena.
Here is the transcript for the video featuring NC State Head Coach Wes Moore discussing the upcoming ACC Tournament:
Coach Moore Opening Statement: Yeah, obviously we’re excited. I love to call this March gladness is upon us and um but yeah, I’m uh I’m pleased with the way we’re trending coming into the tournament and all. Obviously, it’s a big challenge.
The d the double bye is a double-edged sword. Again, I think if you’re goal is to try to win the tournament, you need that double bye. It helps a lot. But at the same time, you’re going, I mean, right into the fire, when you get that double bye, you’re going to be playing a really good team, right off the bat. And so there’s no warm up. It’s you know, it’s on right from the beginning.
So, but again, we’re you know, excited about I’m proud of this group for finding a way to finish in the top four and getting that double bye. And I think that’s in this league with, you know, so many great teams, it’s a it’s a nice accomplishment and we’re looking forward to it.
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