This season marks the end of a significant era for NC State women’s basketball: Elissa Cunane, Kai Crutchfield, Raina Perez, and Kayla Jones are moving on. That is not an easy core to replace, but at the same time, there is an exciting group of really good players right behind them.
It remains to be seen just how far NC State’s potential will extend in 2023, but I am absolutely certain the team will be in good hands with Diamond Johnson, Jakia Brown-Turner, and Jada Boyd as the new core. ESPN’s Charlie Creme pegged State at No.