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Desiree Wooten is a 5’8″ junior guard (combo/perimeter threat) from Dallas, Texas, who recently committed to NC State women’s basketball from Colorado via the transfer portal in early May 2026. She is expected to play her final season of eligibility with the Wolfpack in 2026-27.

Background and Career Path

• High School: Mansfield Timberview (Arlington, TX area). She was a standout, earning District 5-5A MVP and Region I 5A Tournament MVP as a sophomore, and helped her team reach the regional semifinals as a senior.
• College Journey:
  • Began at North Texas (UNT). Redshirted 2022-23 due to injury.
  • 2023-24 (RS Freshman): Bench contributor in all 32 games, averaged 5.7 PPG, 2.7 RPG, 2.0 APG, and 1.3 SPG. Showed strong defensive potential early.
  • 2024-25 (Sophomore): Breakout year as a starter. Averaged 11.5 PPG, 3.5 RPG, 2.8 APG, and 1.8 SPG. Earned All-AAC Second Team and All-AAC Defensive Team honors. Recorded 58 steals (4th-most by a sophomore in program history) and had several standout games, including a 25-point career high.
• Transferred to Colorado for the 2025-26 season and had another strong year:
  • Appeared in all 34 games (7 starts), averaging 13.4 PPG (led the team), 2.6 APG, 1.6 SPG, and roughly 3.1 RPG in ~26.6 MPG.
  • Shot 38% FG and 35.2% from three (50 made threes, team-high).
  • Scored in double figures in 28 games.
  • Earned All-Big 12 Honorable Mention.

She brings proven scoring ability, perimeter shooting, defensive activity, and versatility to NC State.

What She Brings to NC State

NC State landed her as a key backcourt addition after losing some guards (including Zamareya Jones) in the portal. Analysts see her as an instant-offense spark plug who adds spacing, energy, and secondary playmaking alongside returners like Zoe Brooks. She’s athletic with good length for a guard, can score in bunches off the dribble or from three, and provides defensive pressure with her steals.

She’s described as a “Swiss Army Knife” type who upgrades the Wolfpack’s outside shooting and overall rotation speed for the upcoming season.

Personal Notes

• Full name: Desiree Denise Wooten.
• Major: Sociology.
• From a big family (one older sibling and three younger ones).
• Interests include boxing, music (favorite artist: NBA YoungBoy), and soul food. She lists Allen Iverson as her sports hero and hopes to start clothing brands after college.