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NC State Basketball’s NCAA Path: How Many ACC Wins Is Enough?

In this breakdown, we analyze where NC State and Will Wade’s first-year group stand heading into the heart of ACC play, with a focus on résumé math, quad wins, and what it actually takes to get into March Madness this season.
January 29, 2026
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NC State basketball is quietly putting together a real NCAA Tournament résumé — and the math says the Wolfpack are closer than most fans realize.

In this breakdown, we analyze where NC State and Will Wade’s first-year group stand heading into the heart of ACC play, with a focus on résumé math, quad wins, and what it actually takes to get into March Madness this season.

James Henderson and Jake McSwain walk through NC State’s current profile: a strong non-conference schedule, a growing collection of Quad 1 and Quad 2 opportunities, and a remaining ACC slate loaded with résumé-building chances.

The key takeaway? This isn’t a team that has to thread the needle. Even a .500 finish down the stretch could be enough if the right wins stack.

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