James Henderson

James Henderson

Owner

With a vast amount of contacts and 15-plus years of experience covering NC State athletics, James Henderson is extremely connected within the Wolfpack community.

As owner, he handles the day-to-day operations of Inside Pack Sports, which includes focusing on football, basketball, and recruiting.

It is his goal to build Inside Pack Sports into the standard of coverage when it comes to NC State athletics.

IPS LIVE: 2026 NC State vs. Stanford Preview

NC State Football ⋅ 14 hrs ago by James Henderson

We preview NC State's matchup against Stanford on the latest podcast!

Six Thoughts On A Thursday

NC State Football ⋅ 14 hrs ago by James Henderson

Here are some thoughts and observations on Chuck Amato, NC State's most consistent player, CJ Bailey, the emergence of Darius Adams, and much more!

23:33

IPS IN 5: Is It Time For NC State To Pick A Sport?

NC State Football ⋅ 17 hrs ago by James Henderson

Recent spending reports suggest many of college athletics' biggest programs are prioritizing one major sport over another. With NC State operating in the middle tier financially in both football and men's basketball, is it time for the Wolfpack to rethink its approach and make a greater to one?

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UPDATED AVAILABILITY REPORT: Kamen Smith, Jojo Trader Ruled Out

NC State Football ⋅ 1 day ago by James Henderson

NC State and Stanford have released an updated availability report for Friday's matchup and Wolfpack players Kamen Smith and Jojo Trader have now been ruled out.

73:08

IPS WEEKLY ZOOM CALL: NC State Football And Basketball Talk

NC State Football ⋅ 1 day ago by James Henderson

Did you miss the IPS Zoom Call we held with subscribers to discuss NC State football and basketball? If so, you can now check out the audio and video files we've created for our subscribers!

IPS IN 5: In Print — Preston Edmead Could Be A Major Weapon For NC State

NC State Basketball ⋅ 1 day ago by James Henderson

Can't listen to today's IPS in 5? Here's a written breakdown of the episode: thoughts on what all sophomore point guard Preston Edmead brings to the table for the Wolfpack.

9:36

IPS IN 5: NC State Has Something In Preston Edmead

NC State Basketball ⋅ 1 day ago by James Henderson

After watching a cut of NC State's exhibition win over Mississippi State, I'm even more convinced sophomore guard Preston Edmead has the potential to be a major offensive weapon for the Wolfpack.

INITIAL AVAILABILITY REPORT: Duke Scott Ruled Out

NC State Football ⋅ 2 days ago by James Henderson

Both schools have released an initial availability report for Friday’s matchup in Palo Alto, and Wolfpack running back Duke Scott has already been ruled out.

IPS IN 5: In Print -- Remembering Chuck Amato

NC State Basketball ⋅ 2 days ago by James Henderson

Can't listen to today's IPS in 5? Here's a written breakdown of the episode: thoughts on former NC State head coach and player Chuck Amato.

CRITICAL QUESTIONS: Bye Week

NC State Football ⋅ 2 days ago by James Henderson

Our staff answers several critical questions NC State had to face during the Wolfpack's bye week.

IPS LIVE: NC State Basketball Talk

NC State Basketball ⋅ 2 days ago by James Henderson

We discuss NC State's win over Mississippi State and much more on the latest podcast!

FIVE TAKES: Mississippi State

NC State Basketball ⋅ 2 days ago by James Henderson

Inside Pack Sports Publisher James Henderson gives his five biggest takeaways from NC State's exhibition win over Mississippi State.

weekly zoom at 10:15AM

2 days ago by James Henderson

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IPS IN 5: Chuck Amato — A Coach Unlike Any Other

NC State Football ⋅ 2 days ago by James Henderson

In this episode we reflect on the passing of former NC State coach Chuck Amato, his larger-than-life personality, unforgettable sayings, and the impact he made on Wolfpack football.

Yousef Mugharbil and Vander Ploog Out For The Season

3 days ago by James Henderson

IPS IN 5: In Print — NC State Finds A Way To Win

NC State Basketball ⋅ 3 days ago by James Henderson

Can't listen to today's IPS in 5? Here's a written breakdown of the episode: an analysis of NC State's 77-73 exhibition win over Mississippi State and why the Wolfpack's ability to win in the margins may have been the most encouraging takeaway.

DEPTH CHART: NC State vs. Stanford

NC State Football ⋅ 3 days ago by James Henderson

NC State has released the depth chart for the upcoming matchup against Stanford.

Manny Diaz on Chuck's Passing

3 days ago by James Henderson

86:08

POSTGAME HOOPS TALK: Mississippi State

NC State Basketball ⋅ 3 days ago by James Henderson

Here is our postgame podcast looking back at NC State's 77-73 exhibition win over Mississippi State.

8:52

IPS IN 5: Grinding Out A Win In Greensboro

NC State Basketball ⋅ 3 days ago by James Henderson

Mississippi State challenged NC State physically on both ends of the floor, but the Pack responded by doing all the little things to get the exhibition win. Today we're discussing how it played out in Greensboro!