• 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.

Every year, the Triangle teams co

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