F Ven-Allen Lubin: "The Culture and the Community are Phenomenal"
NC State F Ven-Allen Lubin met with the media at the ACC Tip-Off in Charlotte, North Carolina, where he discussed earning an extra year of eligibility, returning to NC State to play for Coach Gainey, and much more!
NC State To Hold Open Practice Friday At Lenovo Center
Wolfpack fans will have an opportunity to get their first look at Justin Gainey's team ahead of the 2026–27 season on Friday at 3:30 during an open practice in the Lenovo Center.
Six Thoughts On A Thursday
Here are some thoughts and observations on a key stat to track in NC State vs. Wake Forest, the injury situation for NC State, the Wolfpack's frontcourt, and much more!
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NC State HC Justin Gainey's 2026 ACC Tipoff Breakout Session With The Media
NC State head coach Justin Gainey met with the media during the breakout portion of the 2026 ACC Basketball Tipoff in Charlotte, N.C. on Wednesday.
G Paul McNeil Jr.: "I Was Raised with Loyalty"
NC State guard Paul McNeil Jr. met with the media at the ACC Tip-Off in Charlotte, North Carolina, where he discussed his decision to stay at NC State, the upcoming season, and much more!
OPEN PRACTICE HIGHLIGHTS: Ball-Handling Drills
NC State recently opened a portion of a workout to the media, and here is a look at the players going through various drills focused on fundamentals.
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IPS IN 5: A Team Built To NOT Rely On Paul McNeil?
NC State junior guard Paul McNeil is expected to have a breakout season, but given the team's roster construction it isn't a necessity for the Wolfpack to have a successful season.
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IPS IN 5: Workouts Have Started For Wolfpack Hoops
NC State basketball workouts are underway and today we're discussing our expectations for the team in year one under Justin Gainey.
PHOTOS: NC State's Open Practice And Media Day
NC State recently opened a portion of the team's practice to the media, and here is a collection of photos from the workout.
OPEN PRACTICE HIGHLIGHTS: Offensive Work
NC State recently opened a portion of a workout to the media and here is a drill where the players were split into two teams specifically focused on offensive actions and attacking defenses.
HC Justin Gainey: "Ven's Been Awesome"
NC State head coach Justin Gainey met with the media to discuss the offseason, the return of Ven-Allen Lubin, and much more!
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IPS IN 5: Bring Back The Big Four Tournament?
The Big Four Tournament, which featured the ACC's Tobacco Road teams in a non-conference two-day tournament played in December, ended in 1981. Given the unbalanced scheduling of the ACC and the need for quality non-conference games, is it time to bring it back?
Six Thoughts On A Thursday
Here are some thoughts and observations on the offense heading into Richmond, Vander Ploog, stock up and down in the ACC, the hoops schedule, and much more!
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IPS IN 5: Thoughts On NC State's Hoops Schedule
NC State's complete basketball schedule was released on Wednesday, and today we're discussing the opponents, how the schedule sets up, and more!
RELEASE: NC State Announces 2026-2027 Basketball Schedule
The NC State men’s basketball team announced its 2026-27 season schedule Wednesday.
IPS LIVE: NC State Men's Basketball Talk
We're talking NC State men's basketball on the latest podcast!
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IPS IN 5: Thoughts On The State-Virginia Availability Report
NC State and Virginia have released an initial availability report for Saturday, and today we're discussing the potential impact for both teams.
BREAKOUT PLAYER: Defense
Several members of the staff at Inside Pack Sports pick their breakout defensive player for NC State this upcoming season.
Ven-Allen Lubin Is BACK: How Good Can NC State Be?
NC State just scored a massive late Transfer Portal win, with Ven-Allen Lubin returning to the Wolfpack for another season. For Justin Gainey, this could dramatically change the ceiling of his first NC State roster. Here are some more thoughts on Lubin's return to NC State!
OPEN PRACTICE HIGHLIGHTS: Drive, Kick, Swing Drills
NC State previously opened a portion of a workout to the media, and here is a drill where Wolfpack players worked extensively on driving, kicking, and swinging the basketball.