Basketball

5 days ago by Rob McLamb

Inside Pack Sports beat writer Rob McLamb attended Will Wade's session with the media on Wednesday. The newest head coach at NC State continued his offseason ways of saying what Wolfpack fans need to hear. NCSU now has excitement back in its men's basketball program as the regular season nears.

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IPS IN 5: Takeaways From Will Wade's PC

6 days ago by James Henderson

Today we're checking in with IPS beat writer Rob McLamb who attended Will Wade's recent press conference for his thoughts on what all the NC State head coach had to say.

Will Wade: "We've Got A Solid Team"

6 days ago by Samuel Locklear

NC State men's basketball coach Will Wade met with the media today and he discussed several topics, such as roster construction, revenue sharing, NIL, and much more!

C.J. Bailey’s Leap, Defensive Darts & Hoops Hype | IPS Power Hour

7 days ago by Jake McSwain

In this episode of the IPS Power Hour, we dig into everything from NIL and revenue share challenges to fall camp buzz and Will Wade’s year one outlook. We break down C.J. Bailey’s development, the “stars and scrubs” recruiting strategy, and more!

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IPS IN 5: Opening Up A Few Early From The Mailbag

8 days ago by James Henderson

We'll have our full mailbag posted later, but let's go ahead and answer five of the hoops and football questions from the IPS Mailbag.

Most Underrated NC State Players of the 2000s

8 days ago by Jake McSwain

In this Inside Pack Sports exclusive, we’re building the ultimate All-Underrated NC State Basketball Team — from 2000 through 2025. These are the guys who quietly carried the program, delivered huge performances, and still don’t get talked about nearly enough.

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IPS IN 5: Ven-Allen Lubin's Quick Adjustment to NC State

10 days ago by James Henderson

NC State announced late last week that UNC transfer forward Ven-Allen Lubin won the Man of the Month Award, given monthly to the player who best exemplifies the Wolfpack Standard. Today we're discussing Lubin and why him impressing early shouldn't be a surprise.

INSIDE THE NUMBERS: Going All In On Analytics

12 days ago by James Henderson

When it comes to on-court strategy, NC State assistant coach Brandon Chambers, who is the program’s defensive coordinator, is a strong believer in the power of analytics.

Six Thoughts On A Thursday

13 days ago by James Henderson

Here are some thoughts and observations on Hollywood Smothers, revenue sharing, NC State baseball, Boo Corrigan's dilemma, and much more!

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IPS IN 5: Should The ACC's Success Initiative Factor Into Revenue Sharing?

14 days ago by James Henderson

The ACC's new Success Initiative was created to allow programs to benefit on individual success and will change revenue generated moving forward. How much should those projections impact revenue sharing?

$20M Question: How Should NC State Split Its Revenue Share?

14 days ago by Jake McSwain

In this episode, Jake McSwain and James Henderson step into Boo Corrigan’s shoes to explore how the Wolfpack could spend the full revenue share to stay competitive in multiple sports, including football and men's basketball.

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IPS IN 5: Thoughts Behind The "Beyond The Boards" Feature

18 days ago by James Henderson

We started a new feature on Friday where we look back at various recruitments, coaching changes, and transfers at NC State. Today we're providing info on the feature, how you can find it, and much more!

BEYOND THE BOARDS: The Bam Adebayo Story

18 days ago by Jake McSwain

Welcome to Beyond the Boards, a new series from Inside Pack Sports that takes you deep into the stories behind recruiting battles and coaching searches that never made it to the message boards.

Will Wade’s NBA Factory 2.0? Which NC State Prospect Could Get Drafted Next

19 days ago by Jake McSwain

Will Wade built an NBA pipeline at LSU, developing players like Tari Eason, Cam Thomas, and Naz Reid. Now he’s at NC State with a new mix of high-upside freshmen and proven transfers — and the question is: Can he do it again in Raleigh?

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IPS IN 5: Great For The College Game

20 days ago by James Henderson

Today we're discussing basketball and how revenue share and NIL will continue to make the game on the collegiate level even better.

Darion Williams Getting NATIONAL Hype — ACC’s Top Dog Already?!

20 days ago by Jake McSwain

In this video, James Henderson and Ethan Barry of Inside Pack Sports break down the growing national buzz around Darion Williams, the NC State transfer who just might be the frontrunner for ACC Preseason Player of the Year.

How NC State Basketball’s Bold Schedule Sets Up a Tourney Run

22 days ago by Jake McSwain

In this Inside Pack Sports video, James Henderson and Jake McSwain break down NC State’s men’s basketball non-conference schedule for 2025–26 — and why it could set the Wolfpack up for a big NCAA Tournament run.

Chambers Excited About Wolfpack's Non-Conference Schedule

22 days ago by James Henderson

Assistant coach Brandon Chambers plays a major role in crafting NC State's non-conference schedule, and he has put together a strong slate which received a boost when it was announced the Wolfpack would also face Auburn in the ACC/SEC Challenge.

IPS LIVE: NC State Men's Basketball Podcast

22 days ago by James Henderson

We discuss NC State men's basketball today on the IPS Live podcast!

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Vernon Hamilton: "It's A Lot To Be Excited About"

25 days ago by James Henderson

RALEIGH, N.C. -- NC State assistant coach Vernon Hamilton sat down with the media this week to discuss his role with the Wolfpack, the current team, and much more.