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Mississippi State *

W 77-73

TBA

10/24

Campbell

11/02

East Tennessee State

11/06

Presbyterian

11/10

Troy

11/13

Murray State *

11/19

Norfolk State

11/25

Elon

11/28

South Carolina

12/01

Tennessee *

12/06

UNC Greensboro

12/11

North Carolina *

12/15

@ Ole Miss

12/19

Alabama A&M

12/22

@ Miami

12/29

Clemson

1/02

Pittsburgh

1/06

@ North Carolina

1/09

SMU

1/12

@ Georgia Tech

1/19

Wake Forest

1/23

@ California

1/27

@ Stanford

1/30

Florida State

2/03

@ Wake Forest

2/10

Boston College

2/13

@ Virginia Tech

2/17

California

2/20

Notre Dame

2/24

@ Duke

2/27

Louisville

3/02

@ Virginia

3/06

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Head coach Justin Gainey: "I Know We Will Be Good This Year!"

5 days ago by Samuel Locklear

NC State head coach Justin Gainey joined the Wolfpack Weekly Radio Show to discuss the upcoming exhibition game, the importance of mental toughness, his use of analytics, and much more!

NC State Center Kyle Evans Confident He Can Be Among Nation's Best

6 days ago by IPS Staff

NC State center Kyle Evans believes he has the tools to become one of the nation's top big men, and he's eager to showcase an expanded offensive game while continuing to develop defensively under head coach Justin Gainey.

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IPS IN 5: A Look At NC State Hoops In The ACC Preseason Polls

7 days ago by James Henderson

The ACC has released the preseason polls for men's and women's basketball and today we're discussing where NC State checks in.

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RELEASE: NC State Picked Eighth In The ACC Preseason Poll

8 days ago by NC State Athletics

NC State was voted eighth in the Atlantic Coast Conference preseason poll that was released on Tuesday, Oct. 13 by the conference office.

NC State Basketball: Breaking Down Gainey’s First Schedule

9 days ago by Jake McSwain

NC State Basketball’s complete 2026-27 schedule is here, and the Wolfpack have a fascinating path through Justin Gainey’s first season as head coach. Could this schedule help NC State build momentum early and put itself in position for a strong NCAA Tournament seed?

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IPS IN 5: What I Saw At NC State's Recent Open Practice

9 days ago by James Henderson

NC State's secret scrimmage was closed on Saturday, but the Wolfpack did open up the team's practice the day before to the public -- and here are some thoughts on what all I observed at the workout.

NC State's Family Vibe Appealed To Preston Edmead

9 days ago by IPS Staff

NC State point guard Preston Edmead met with the media at the ACC Tip-Off in Charlotte, North Carolina, where he discussed why he chose NC State, the upcoming season, and much more!

Five thoughts from NC State men’s basketball’s open practice

11 days ago by Samuel Locklear

Five observations from NC State men’s basketball’s open practice, including standout performances, Paul McNeil’s expanded contributions, and the Wolfpack’s depth.

F Ven-Allen Lubin: "The Culture and the Community are Phenomenal"

12 days ago by IPS Staff

NC State F Ven-Allen Lubin met with the media at the ACC Tip-Off in Charlotte, North Carolina, where he discussed earning an extra year of eligibility, returning to NC State to play for Coach Gainey, and much more!

NC State To Hold Open Practice Friday At Lenovo Center

13 days ago by IPS Staff

Wolfpack fans will have an opportunity to get their first look at Justin Gainey's team ahead of the 2026–27 season on Friday at 3:30 during an open practice in the Lenovo Center.

Six Thoughts On A Thursday

13 days ago by James Henderson

Here are some thoughts and observations on a key stat to track in NC State vs. Wake Forest, the injury situation for NC State, the Wolfpack's frontcourt, and much more!

NC State HC Justin Gainey's 2026 ACC Tipoff Breakout Session With The Media

14 days ago by IPS Staff

NC State head coach Justin Gainey met with the media during the breakout portion of the 2026 ACC Basketball Tipoff in Charlotte, N.C. on Wednesday.

G Paul McNeil Jr.: "I Was Raised with Loyalty"

14 days ago by IPS Staff

NC State guard Paul McNeil Jr. met with the media at the ACC Tip-Off in Charlotte, North Carolina, where he discussed his decision to stay at NC State, the upcoming season, and much more!

OPEN PRACTICE HIGHLIGHTS: Ball-Handling Drills

21 days ago by IPS Staff

NC State recently opened a portion of a workout to the media, and here is a look at the players going through various drills focused on fundamentals.

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IPS IN 5: A Team Built To NOT Rely On Paul McNeil?

26 days ago by James Henderson

NC State junior guard Paul McNeil is expected to have a breakout season, but given the team's roster construction it isn't a necessity for the Wolfpack to have a successful season.

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IPS IN 5: Workouts Have Started For Wolfpack Hoops

28 days ago by James Henderson

NC State basketball workouts are underway and today we're discussing our expectations for the team in year one under Justin Gainey.

PHOTOS: NC State's Open Practice And Media Day

29 days ago by Steve Murphy

NC State recently opened a portion of the team's practice to the media, and here is a collection of photos from the workout.

OPEN PRACTICE HIGHLIGHTS: Offensive Work

1 mo ago by IPS Staff

NC State recently opened a portion of a workout to the media and here is a drill where the players were split into two teams specifically focused on offensive actions and attacking defenses.

HC Justin Gainey: "Ven's Been Awesome"

1 mo ago by Samuel Locklear

NC State head coach Justin Gainey met with the media to discuss the offseason, the return of Ven-Allen Lubin, and much more!

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IPS IN 5: Bring Back The Big Four Tournament?

1 mo ago by James Henderson

The Big Four Tournament, which featured the ACC's Tobacco Road teams in a non-conference two-day tournament played in December, ended in 1981. Given the unbalanced scheduling of the ACC and the need for quality non-conference games, is it time to bring it back?