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Wolfpack Women’s Hoops Names Jalen Latta as Graduate Manager

By N/A, 09/11/21, 11:15AM EDT

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RALEIGH – Jalen Latta has been added to the NC State women's basketball staff as the team's graduate manager, as announced by head coach Wes Moore. Latta makes his return to the Wolfpack after spending three seasons as a student manager.

"We're excited that Jalen is staying in our program," said Moore. "He's been a dedicated and tireless worker the past three years as an undergraduate manager. Now, as a Graduate Assistant, he'll not only be involved on the court but also in assisting the coaching staff with administrative responsibilities. He's a great person that has a bright future as a coach, and I'm glad he's back with the Pack!"

Latta gained experience in multiple aspects of team operations after joining the program as a student manager prior to the start of the 2018-19 season. In that role, he assisted with practice drills, scout team work and equipment needs/bench procedures during games. Latta also worked with various analytics softwares to provide data and video for practice and opponent scouting preparations, in addition to helping the Wolfpack staff with player development training sessions.

A native of Stamford, Conn., Latta is well-versed in the fundamentals of coaching and developing basketball players. He served as head coach for the Stamford Peace AAU boys team for multiple years and has experience in clinic, camp and one-on-one training settings. 

"Being offered this opportunity to come back to NC State and work with this amazing program is such a blessing," said Latta. "Words can't express how thankful I am for Coach Moore and the staff for entrusting me with this position. I've prayed countless times for a role like this to present itself, so for this to now be my reality, I just have to give thanks to God! Wolfpack Nation, it feels good to be back with the Pack."

Latta earned his undergraduate degree in Sport Management from NC State in May. He is now pursuing a Master's in Liberal Studies with a concentration in Communication, Leadership, and Sport.

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