Here is a closer look at NC State's projected roster and scholarship listing for the 2025-2026 season following the recent roster changes.
2025-2026 Projected NC State Scholarship Roster
Here is an updated roster of the scholarship players after the recent changes.
| Darrion Williams | F | Sr. | Texas Tech (Sacramento, CA) | 6-6/240 |
| One of the top returning basketball players in college basketball, Williams is expected to be an impact piece for NC State. | ||||
| Ven-Allen Lubin | F/C | Sr. | UNC (Orlando, FL) | 6-8/230 |
| A potential starter for the Wolfpack, Lubin is expected to provide stability and experience at both frontcourt positions. | ||||
| Alyn Breed | G | Sr. | McNeese State (Powder Springs, GA) | 6-3/190 |
| A potential starter for the Wolfpack, Breed should play a major role this upcoming season. | ||||
| Tre Holloman | G | Sr. | Mich. State (Minneapolis, MN) | 6-2/180 |
| A transfer point guard, look for the ball to be in the hands of Holloman a lot. | ||||
| Quadir Copeland | G/F | Sr. | McNeese State (Philadelphia, PA) | 6-6/200 |
| Copeland has the versatility to play four positions for the Wolfpack. | ||||
| Terrance Arceneaux | G/F | Sr. | Houston (Beaumont, TX) | 6-6/205 |
| Arceneaux is expected to be given the opportunity to play major minutes this year for the Wolfpack. | ||||
| Jerry Deng | F | Jr. | Florida State (Rochester, NY) | 6-9/220 |
| A stretch forward, Deng will likely play on the perimeter for the Wolfpack knocking down three-pointers from the 4/5 spots. | ||||
| Paul McNeil Jr. | G | So. | Richmond (Rockingham, NC) | 6-6/180 |
| A high-level scorer, McNeil Jr. could earn a big role this season. He’ll add shooting to the Wolfpack’s roster. | ||||
| Matthew Able | G | Fr. | Sagemont (Sagemont , FL) | 6-5/180 |
| A five-star recruit, Able is expected to be in the rotation as a true freshman. | ||||
| Colt Langdon | F | Fr.* | Butler (Raleigh, NC) | 6-7/225 |
| Langdon redshirted as a freshman and will work to carve out a role this season. | ||||
| Paul Mbiya | C | Fr. | Asvelt BASKET (Paris, FR) | 6-11/250 |
| A post prospect with a ton of potential, Mbiya has an upside that few others on the roster have. | ||||
| Zymicah Wilkins | F | Fr. | Christ School (Asheville, NC) | 6-8/260 |
| A versatile post who can score the basketball, Wilkins is not expected to play a major role as a freshman. | ||||
| Jayme Kontuniemi | G | Fr. | Drive Academy (Helsinki, FIN) | 6-4/205 |
| An international prospect, Kontuniemi is not expected to play a major role as a freshman. | ||||
2025-2026 NC State Scholarship Listing
Here is a look at the scholarship roster based on classes.
| Position | Senior | Junior | Sophomore | Freshman |
| PG | Tre Holloman | |||
| G | Alyn Breed | Paul McNeil Jr. | Matthew Able, Jayme Kontuniemi | |
| G/F | Terrance Arceneaux, Quadir Copeland | |||
| F | Darrion Williams | Colt Langdon | ||
| F/C | Ven-Allen Lubin | Jerry Deng | Mikey Wilkins | |
| C | Paul Mbiya |
PARTING SHOTS
* NC State now has 13 projected scholarship players on the roster. We are currently not projecting NC State to add any other scholarship players.
* Although listed as seniors, Alyn Breed and Terrance Arceneaux are expected to receive another year of eligibility due to injury.
* Currently three players are not yet with the team: Mikey Wilkins, Paul Mbiya, and Jayme Kontuniemi. They are expected to join later this month.
* Jordan Snell is slated to return next year as a walk-on.
