Wes Moore’s possible new line-up seems to be positionless and guard-heavy with quicker bigs. Lots of ball movement, switching defense, and versatile frontcourt players who can rebound with the best. No traditional 6′ 5″ post needed.
Depth chart below is a projection based on experience, production from 2025-26, transfer impact, recruiting upside, and how the pieces fit together.
Projected Starting Lineup (Most Likely Opening Night)
Full Depth Chart & Rotation
| Position | Player | Class | Ht | Key Strengths | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PG / Lead Guard | Zoe Brooks | Sr | 5’10” | Elite playmaker, scorer, leader | The undisputed alpha — All-ACC First Team x2 |
| SG / Shooter | Desiree Wooten | Sr | 5’8″ | Floor-spacing 3PT specialist, scorer | Transfer addition; instant impact off the bench or start |
| Wing / Combo | Qadence Samuels | Sr | 6’0″ | 3-and-D versatility, rebounding | Returning starter; lockdown defender |
| Power Forward | Khamil Pierre | Sr | 6’2″ | Double-double machine, interior dominance | All-ACC First Team; the best frontcourt player |
| Forward / Center | Khady Leye | Jr | 6’2″ | Athletic scorer/rebounder | Auburn transfer; immediate frontcourt upgrade |
Backcourt (Guards – Deep & Experienced )
- 1st Team: Zoe Brooks and Desiree Wooten
- 2nd Team: Destiny “Ky’She” Lunan (So, 5’10”) – showed promise in NCAA tourney; solid 3PT shooter
- 3rd Team / Utility: Adelaide Jernigan (So, 5’11”) – high-IQ, former top recruit ready for bigger minutes
Wings / Perimeter Forwards
- 1st Team: Qadence Samuels
- 2nd Team: Kamora Pruitt (Fr, 6’2″) – top-40 recruit; versatile scorer/athlete who can slide to wing or forward
- 3rd / Depth: (Utility – Adelaide Jernigan)
Frontcourt (Forwards/Bigs – Athletic & Switchable)
- 1st Team: Khamil Pierre and Khady Leye
- 2nd Team: Maddie Cox (Sr, 6’2″) – reliable veteran, good mid-range/3PT touch
- 3rd Team / Rotation:
- Annsley Trivette (Fr, 6’3″) – the “traditional center” piece; length and skill for the paint
- 4th / Depth: Favour Chinoye (Fr, 6’1″) – physical international forward; adds toughness on the glass
Projected Rotation Notes
- 9-10 deep rotation most nights (Moore loves this before ACC Play). Seniors (Brooks, Wooten, Samuels, Pierre, Leye) will log the heaviest minutes early.
- Freshmen impact: Pruitt and Trivette should play immediately; Pruitt as a wing/forward hybrid, Trivette spelling Pierre/Leye inside. Don’t sleep on Chinoye as a mere developmental piece.
- Biggest strengths: Backcourt scoring + playmaking (Brooks + Wooten), elite frontcourt rebounding (Pierre + Leye/Cox/Trivette), and switchable defense across the board.
- Potential adjustments: If Trivette develops quickly, she could start over Leye in some matchups for extra size. Jernigan/Lunan will spell the guards heavily in ACC play.
This group has serious ACC contention upside again; veteran core + perfect plug-and-play transfers + high-upside freshmen. The chemistry should click fast with so many experienced pieces.
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