All three women’s basketball teams in the Triangle made NCAA Tournament appearances last season, and they each look to do the same this winter. The ACC released the 2024-25 schedule, signaling the season is nearing its debut and another shot at holding a trophy begins.
The Wolfpack enters the season after going 31-7 in its 2023-24 campaign and making it to the Final Four. It was the first Final Four appearance since 1998 and second of all time. Head coach Wes Moore notched the No. 17 best recruiting class, according to ESPN’s final rankings. Point guard Zamareya Jones leads the group, ranking No. 21 of all prospects.
Duke made the Sweet 16 and finished with a 22-12 record in Kara Lawson ’s fourth year at the helm. It ranks No. 7 in ESPN’s 2024 recruiting class rankings, bringing in two top-20 recruits in forward Toby Fournier (No. 10) and forward/center Arianna Roberson (No. 17).
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Finally, North Carolina ended the season 20-13. It faced eventual-champion South Carolina in the NCAA Tournament second round. The Tar Heels signed the 15th-best class, according to ESPN, headlined by center Blanca Thomas (No. 32).