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The women's basketball teams of Duke, UNC, and N.C. State are preparing for another season of intense ACC rivalry.

Duke returns 10 letter winners, including four starters and the ACC Rookie of the Year, for the 2025-26 season.

N.C. State will rely on younger players for leadership as the team has no seniors on its roster.

North Carolina faces a rebuilding year after losing nearly 60% of its production from the previous season.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — When N.C. State guard Zoe Brooks was asked which opponent she most looked forward to facing this season on Monday, Oct. 6 at ACC Tipoff, her answer came fast.

"UNC," the junior said.

Teammate Zamareya Jones echoed it instantly – then Brooks added, “And Duke .”

“Local rivals," coach Wes Moore said.

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