RALEIGH — NC State women's basketball failed to live up to the lofty standards of its own head coach, veteran leader Wes Moore, during the 2025-26 season. While the Wolfpack still managed to finish fourth in the ACC and win a game in the NCAA Tournament, Moore and some members of his team who stayed during the offseason feel this group has even more potential. With those key returners back for another season playing for Moore, the roster is starting to come together, even after a slower start to the transfer portal period. If the staff can surround its two stars, Zoe Brooks and Khamil Pierre , with the right pieces, the 21-11 record should look a lot different for the Pack during the 2026-27 season. Mixing the right ingredients NC State forward Khamil Pierre brings the ball up during an NCAA Tournament loss to Michigan in March 2026. | Courtesy of NC State Athletics Last season, the Wolfpack had many quality ingredients on its roster, but they didn't all mix successfully.…