Piedmont (16-11, 7-5)
The Panthers will have a new face on the sidelines in Jim Smith. Smith replaced Kasey Brooks in the off season. The Panthers will need to replace Emily Polk’s (14.4 ppg/13.3 rpg) double-double average due to graduation. Senior guard Jaylin Thomas (6.5 ppg/3.6 rpg) returns to the Panther backcourt. Junior guard Ada Alan (6. 4 ppg5.2 rpg) has a scorer’s mentality, can shoot the basketball and will have shooting opportunities this season. 6’1 center sophomore Landry Smith (3. 7ppg/5.2 rpg) will develop more with additional playing time. The Panthers open the 2024-25 season hosting West Cabarrus on Nov. 19th.