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D.J. Funderburk
Jericole Hellems
NC State Basketball

LOCKER ROOM REPORT: Wolfpack Players

December 5, 2019
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Several NC State players met with the media following the Wolfpack’s 69-54 win over Wisconsin Wednesday night.

NOTE: Click on each player’s thumbnail to watch each respective interview.


Redshirt Junior Forward D.J. Funderburk

“It was last year, so if we had been able to play them again that year, it would have been different. But you know, our fans don’t forget anything. They booed every single time. That really didn't matter. We just tried to focus on the team in general, lock down everybody we needed to, tried to get into their bench and win the game.”

“It’s definitely more important that we get these key wins early in the season and then try to get some of those key wins when we go into conference play. Right now, everybody’s good, and we’ve just got to keep hard.”

“That’s my guy. I don’t know what got into him today. He’s a great player though. I see him putting in countless hours in the gym. I just applaud him for that. I’m happy for him. I know he can do it again. He just came off a 17-point game and picked it up to 23. Hopefully, he can get 26 in the next game."

Sophomore Forward Jericole Hellems

“A lot of it was due to my teammates finding me, staying in the gym, the coaches having confidence in me, and me having confidence [in myself.]”

“I’m just in the groove. I've been staying in the gym. My coaches are believing in me, and my teammates are trusting in me to knock down shots. I’ve just been enjoying the game.”

“I think it’s really important. Last year, obviously we took a loss to them, but I think it’s important for us to show teams and show everybody that we are a good team, and we can hang with the best of them.”

“Nothing really. It’s just the same old: just me staying in the gym and just believing in my game. Nothing changes, really. I’m just staying confident.”

“For me, it’s nothing new. I feel like I’ve had it before, and I’ve also gone through a lot of learning curves. I’m just staying in the gym, and there’s a lot more to come."

 
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