NC State guard Zoe Brooks set to return for 2026-27 season
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Key Points:
- Star guard Zoe Brooks will return to NC State women's basketball for the 2026-27 season, having finished her junior year as the team's second-leading scorer and leader in assists and steals.
- Brooks earned All-ACC First Team honors and emerged as a key leader on the roster, posting career highs in points, assists, and free-throw percentage this past season.
- After stepping into a veteran leadership role following the departures of key players, Brooks emphasized the increased responsibility of being more vocal and leading by example.
- Brooks is recovering from plantar fasciitis sustained during postseason play but remains central to the Wolfpack's plans, alongside returning players like Ky'She Lunan and potential contributors such as Qadence Samuels.
- Despite the loss of Zam Jones, NC State's backcourt looks promising with Brooks leading and young guards developing ahead of potential roster additions in the transfer portal starting April 7.
