RALEIGH — NC State women's basketball went through an up-and-down 2025-26 season, at least for the standard set by longtime coach Wes Moore, one of the most successful leaders in the ACC. Now, the veteran leader of the Wolfpack is working diligently to rebuild the team after losing some critical players in the transfer portal, looking for a new direction strategically.

The Wolfpack secured a commitment from former Colorado guard and All-Big 12 Honorable Mention Desiree Wooten out of the transfer portal on Sunday after she visited earlier in the week. Wooten figures to be a starting guard alongside returning star Zoe Brooks, as well as a few other returning pieces in Raleigh.…