North Carolina State University Athletics
2020-21 Women's Basketball Roster
vs
Georgia Tech
Dec 18 (Thu)
7 PM
WBB Players Postgame Presser (Seton Hall)
Sunday, December 07
Coach Moore Postgame Presser (Seton Hall)
Sunday, December 07
Zoe Brooks Postgame vs. GB
Thursday, November 27
Khamil Pierre_Postgame vs. GB
Thursday, November 27
Jersey Number 24
Dontavia Waggoner
- Class:
- Freshman
- Height:
- 6-0
- Hometown:
- Nashville, Tenn.
- High School:
- The Ensworth School
2020-21 (FRESHMAN):
PRIOR TO NC STATE:
COACH MOORE'S TAKE:
"Dontavia's great athleticism and strength has me excited to see just how far her game can go. A prestigious Ms. Basketball winner in Tennessee, she has the skill set to get to the rim and knock down the three. A potential defensive stopper and prolific rebounder, Dontavia is going to be a great asset on both ends of the court here at NC State."
- Played in 16 games during her rookie campaign and averaged 2.1 points and 1.1 rebounds in 7.4 minutes per outing
- Scored season-high 12 points against Coastal Carolina for her only double-figure scoring game of the season
- Also dished out three assists in 24 minutes of action against the Chanticleers
- Made Wolfpack debut on Nov. 25 against North Florida and led the Pack's freshmen in scoring with seven points on 3-of-4 shooting
- Played in a pair of the Pack's NCAA Tournament games and hit a bucket in the fourth quarter of her postseason debut
- Knocked down two three pointers on the season, including one in conference play in NC State's win against Pitt on Feb. 25
PRIOR TO NC STATE:
- 2020 Jersey Mike's Naismith Girls High School Trophy Watch List
- 2019 Ms. Tennessee Basketball and Division 2 All-American
- Named 2019 All-Divisions Girls Basketball Player of the Year and State Tournament MVP after helping lead The Ensworth School to the state title that season
- 2020 McDonald's All-American Game Nominee
- Four-star recruit with ESPN scouts grade of 93
- Ranked No. 35 overall and the No. 8 guard in the class of 2020 by Prospect Nation
COACH MOORE'S TAKE:
"Dontavia's great athleticism and strength has me excited to see just how far her game can go. A prestigious Ms. Basketball winner in Tennessee, she has the skill set to get to the rim and knock down the three. A potential defensive stopper and prolific rebounder, Dontavia is going to be a great asset on both ends of the court here at NC State."