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Sorry, I know we are supposed to be fully engaged on the Will Wade saga and the NC State coaching search, but this one was too good to pass up. Rick Pitino took a shot at the blue bloods today. The

Rick Pitino says blue bloods no longer have an advantage. "There is no

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NC State AD Shades Wade 😒

Boo Corrigan quotes Philip Rivers

Will Wade shared a farewell message after leaving NC State for LSU. Here's the full statement and fan reaction.

Will Wade Sends Farewell to NC State

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LSU Hiring Will Wade

Tigers parting with HC Matt McMahon to bring in former coach from NC State. Read his statement here 📲

Justin Gainey | Tennessee Role: Associate Head Coach Age: 49 Alma Mater: NC State Gainey has become one of the most respected assistants in college basketball, particularly known for his defensive expertise and player development. The 49-year-old is in his fifth season on Rick Barnes' staff at Tennessee in

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If Will Wade leaves NC State after one season, it would be the first true instance in modern program history.

Will Wade Exit Would Make NC State History

Ok, there is a ton to cover here, but I spent most of my day yesterday texting and talking to people on all different sides of this thing. Because of that, I think I have a pretty good picture of

Tuesday Morning Will Wade Update: He's gone, but there's more to

A full breakdown of the buyout costs if LSU hires NC State head coach Will Wade.

What LSU Would Pay to Hire Will Wade

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ACC HC’s Wild Davis Quote 🤭

Conference rivals had good reason for wanting UNC to keep coach 📸

Jeff Goodman injected a little hopium into the NC State fan base... Jeff Goodman just now pic.twitter.com/l5zh8oqKWe- Wolfpack Stats (@ncstatestats) March 25, 2026 "The big question is, again, is he going to get enough resources at NC State?" "I think NC State will come back with another offer and get

JEFF GOODMAN: "I don't think this (Will Wade) thing is 100% done

So now we look somewhere else in the triangle, and it's something that I was able to report just before we got on the air. Because we know North Carolina is open, and I'll tell you this much, a job down the road is soon to be open, from everything I've gathered.

WATCH: Jon Rothstein talks Will Wade situation, says NC State job soon to

According to LSU's 'Locked On' reporter, Matt Moscona, Will Wade met with NC State today to inform them of his LSU offer.

REPORT: Wade met with NC State today about an LSU offer, NC State will

Welp, folks, I wish I were back here to tell you something different, but the Will Wade to LSU rumors appear to be completely true.

UPDATE: CBS Analyst Jon Rothstein says Wade to LSU is 'on the

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LSU Eyeing Will Wade Return

Tigers hiring McNeese exec as part of plan to bring NC State HC back to Baton Rouge (Rothstein)

I tried my best to let this play out, but the silence is getting a little too loud. So it's time to weigh in. I'm just going to cut right to the chase. The early rumors about Wade getting poached by LSU were from anonymous message board members of an LSU site.

Quiet on the surface, but there's a little too much going on behind the

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Quiet on the surface, but there's a little too much going on behind the

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Hubert Davis Out at UNC

MCBB HC will not return after 5 years; team to 'actively pursue' candidates outside school network (Rothstein)

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NCAA Tourney Breaks TV Records 🔥

Already most-watched March Madness EVER with 10.1M viewers through 2nd round

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NC State Basketball Budget Ranked #36 Nationally

NC State ranks 36th nationally in men's basketball operating expenses for FY25. Here's what the numbers include.

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Ranking Most Stacked Teams Ever 🤯

B/R assembles an all-time list of absurdly talented squads 📲

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How Much Did Will Wade Earn in Bonuses at NC State?

Will Wade earned $112,500 in bonuses in Year 1 at NC State. Here's a full breakdown of his contract incentives.

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Updated March Madness Bracket 🖼️

Sweet 16 matchups officially set. Tap for latest schedule 📲

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March Madness Day 4 Takeaways ✍️

🤩 New tourney star is born 🔥 East Regional stacked 📲 Full breakdown from Sunday

🤩 UConn star emerges 📉 Kansas' offense not promising 📲 Full breakdown from Friday's games

March Madness Day 2 Takeaways ✍️

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March Madness Day 3 Takeaways ✍️

👎 No. 3 seed finally falls 📈 State of Michigan thriving ➡️ Full breakdown (so far)

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Power Ranking All Teams Left in Round 2 of the Men's 2026 NCAA Tournament

Predictions for every Round of 32 matchup 📲

March Madness Round 2 Picks 🔮

Top Seeds You CAN'T Trust 🙅‍♂️

4 teams to avoid picking in your bracket

5 high seeds that could go down today 📲

Teams on Day 1 Upset Watch 😨

Distance Traveled for March Madness Schools to Venues

Breaking down the double-digit seeds capable of pulling off upsets ➡️

The Biggest Potential Cinderella Teams in the NCAA Tournament ✨

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Fill Out Your Bracket ✏️

Make men’s March Madness picks here 📲

Full look at the field after First Four results 📲

Updated March Madness Bracket

We're going to run a few of these ROSTER BUILDING segments over the next couple weeks, heading into portal season. In this first installment, I'm going to take a look at the current roster and give you my take on who might return and who might be gone.

ROSTER BUILDING: Who is NC State going to keep from their current roster?

In life, sometimes you lose something or someone too early. You wake up the next morning with grief weighing you down like a ton of bricks. But other times, you're just at peace when it's time to say goodbye. Like when my old dog, 'Max' passed.

WOLFERETTI: NC State's season comes to a close in a very fitting

How to Build the Perfect Bracket 💯

4 rules you need to follow to win your pool

Best March Madness EVER for NBA Draft 🤯

Top prospects all across the board

NC State's Paul McNeil Jr. sets a new single-season three-point record with 106 made threes.

Paul McNeil Jr. Sets NC State 3-Point Record

Read Will Wade's full postgame press conference after NC State's loss to Texas in the NCAA Tournament.

Will Wade Reacts to NC State's Season Ending Loss

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That's All Folks! NC State's Season Ends, Losing 66-68 to Texas

The Wolfpack showed a lot of fight, but did not shoot well enough to win

NC State's season ends in a heartbreaking 68-66 loss to Texas in the NCAA Tournament First Four.

NC State Season Ends in 68-66 Loss to Texas

Texas Advances to 1st Round 🤘

Tramon Mark spoils NC State's late 2H comeback with game-winner

Darrion Williams Scores 21 Points vs. Texas Longhorns

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Longhorns are dancing after game-winning shot vs. Wolfpack

Texas Escapes NC State 68-66 😮‍💨

Texas First Four Game-Winner 🤘

March Madness is HERE. Longhorns book matchup vs. No. 6 BYU with win over NC State

Paul McNeil Hits From Three

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Quadir Copeland With the Score

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Game thread, NCAA tourney First Four: NC State vs. Texas

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Read what NC State players said ahead of their NCAA Tournament First Four matchup vs Texas.

NC State Players Talk Before Texas Matchup

NC State Wolfpack vs. Texas Longhorns (NCAA Tournament First Four - West Region) Time: 9:15 PM ET Location: UD Arena, Dayton, OH TV: truTV The NC State Wolfpack begin their 2026 NCAA Tournament journey tonight in the First Four against Texas in Dayton.

GAMEDAY PRIMER vs. Texas (NCAA Tournament First Four) | Keys to the

Teams That Will Destroy Your Bracket 💥

Don't trust these overvalued seeds

Usually when NC State makes the NCAA Tournament, I spend the first few days scrambling to get familiar with an opponent I haven't seen all season. This year is different. This year we've got actual film - real, live footage of exactly how these two teams match up. Thank you, Maui Invitational.

WOLFERETTI: I just spent the moring rewatching the Maui Invitational NC

Moderator: All right, really excited to welcome Will Wade, head coach of North Carolina State, to the stage in his first season with the Wolfpack. He's got him in the NCAA Tournament. It's the fourth team that he's led to the NCAA Tournament.

Will Wade talks to the media in Dayton on eve of 'First Four'

Expert predictions for NC State vs Texas in the NCAA Tournament First Four matchup.

NC State vs Texas Expert Predictions

Get to know these double-digit seeds 📲

Top Upset Picks for Every Region 👀

NC State earns a #11 seed in the NCAA Tournament, marking the 30th appearance in program history.

NC State Earns #11 Seed in NCAA Tournament

Duke stays No. 1 after March Madness bracket reveal 📲

Final MCBB AP Poll Rankings 🔢

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NCAA Tournament: First Four - NC State Gets Texas Again

An opportunity for revenge for the earlier 97-102 loss with a healthy Darrion Williams

St. John's, Auburn and others who might have beef with committee 📲

MCBB Teams That Got Screwed 🥴

Breaking down every squad's probability to win tournament 📲

Every Team's Title Chances 🎲

Breaking down March Madness first round 📲

Picks for Every Matchup 🎯

In a Selection Sunday full of twists, few outcomes raised more eyebrows than NC State's placement as an 11-seed in the West Region, slotted into a First Four matchup against Texas in Dayton, Ohio.

NC State's Surprising Slide to the First Four: Unpacking the

How the madness can realistically hits its peak in every region 📲

Potential Men's Chaos Bracket 😳

Storylines in Men's March Madness 📚

Notable snubs and all-time great coaches are the talk of this year's bracket

Reporter (James): Yeah, well, I know you guys probably track this stuff as well as anybody, but just all in all, are you surprised by it to date and happy with the selection? Just kind of your initial thoughts. Wade: I'm shocked by going to Dayton, but look, we did it to ourselves.

Will Wade talks to the media after his team is dealt an 11-Seed on

Texas takes on NC State in opener. Miami (OH) to take on SMU on March 20th

First Four Dates & Schedule 🕰️

How the opening rounds could shake out 📲

NCAA Men's Sweet 16 Predictions

The best time of year for college basketball fans has arrived 📲

Printable NCAA Tournament Bracket 🗒️

Familiar names round out the contenders list. Tap for Cinderella squads 📲

March Madness Title Favorites 🏆

4 helpful reminders to consider before games start 📲

Tips For Filling Out March Madness Bracket ‼️

A season that started with promise and new beginnings has ended with NC State finding itself in familiar territory. NC State is once again an 11 seed. But this time, it's with an asterisk: a play-in game in Dayton, for the right to even enter the main bracket of the 2026 NCAA Tournament.

NC STATE IS DANCING! But slips to 'Final Four' in, gets an

Men's Bracket Reaction Show🔥

🏆 Every first-round winner 👀 Upset picks to target ▶️ Watch full show here

Men's March Madness Bracket

Full field of 68 here 📲

NC State's season looked very promising before the late collapse. They were positioned for a double-bye in the ACC Tournament, a fourth-place finish in the conference standings, and most likely a 4- or 5-seed in the NCAA Tournament. Then came the rough stretch.

NC State is likely in the 'IN' the NCAA Tournament. But what seed

NC State guard Paul McNeil Jr. has made 102 three-pointers this season, becoming the fourth player in school history to reach 100.

Paul McNeil Jr. Closing In on NC State 3-Point Record

NC State remains No. 35 in the NET Rankings after falling to Virginia in the ACC Tournament Quarterfinals.

NC State Remains #35 in NET Rankings

Wade: We played with great effort today. We just didn't have the attention to detail that we needed to win a game of this magnitude. Give Virginia a ton of credit. They were great. They blocked nine shots.

Will Wade, Paul McNeil Jr and Ven-Allen Lubin talk to the media after ACCT

This was a strong effort against one of the better teams in the country

NC State Gives Virginia a Game, But Falls 74-81.

Earlier this week, we weighed in on why the Wade to LSU rumors and broke down why we believed them to be untrue. Today, Will Wade addressed those rumors head-on. A lot of talk with you and a potential position at LSU. I just wanted to see if anybody from that campus reached out to you?

Will Wade shuts down LSU rumors after the loss to Virginia

The Wolfpack fall to Virginia 81-74 in the ACC Tournament Quarterfinals despite a 26-point performance from Paul McNeil Jr.

NC State Falls to Virginia in ACC Tournament Quarterfinals

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Game thread, ACC tourney Quarterfinals: NC State vs. UVA

A breakdown of Will Wade's 6-year $17.25 million contract with NC State, including salary, incentives, bonuses and buyout structure.

Will Wade's NC State Contract Explained

NC State faces Virginia in the ACC Tournament Quarterfinals in Charlotte. Here are the keys to the game, team trends and how to watch.

NC State vs Virginia | ACC Tournament Keys, Trends and TV Info

NC State enters its ACC Tournament quarterfinal matchup vs Virginia ranked No. 35 in the NET Rankings with a 5-7 Quad 1 record.

NC State Faces Quad 1 Opportunity vs Virginia

We tried our house and their house, how about Charlotte?

NC State Takes Another Shot at #10 Virginia

Ok, that's the type of opening-round performance I was hoping for. NC State took down Pitt in the second round of the ACC Tournament, 98-88, and now moves on to face #2 Virginia in the quarterfinals.

WOLFERETTI: If NC State was going to make a run in March, this was the how

Watch the highlights from NC State's 98-88 win over Pitt in the ACC Tournament. Quadir Copeland finished with 24 points and 8 assists.

NC State vs Pitt Highlights | ACC Tournament

NC State shot 60.8% from the field and had six players score in double figures in a 98-88 ACC Tournament win over Pitt. Quadir Copeland led the Wolfpack with 24 points.

NC State Advances in ACC Tournament With 98-88 Win Over Pitt

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Game thread, ACC tourney Round 2: Pitt vs. NC State

7 NC State Wolfpack vs. #15 Pitt Panthers (ACC Tournament Second Round) Time: 12:00 PM ET Location: Spectrum Center, Charlotte, NC TV: ESPN2 The NC State Wolfpack open their 2026 ACC Tournament run as the No. 7 seed, facing off against No. 15 seed Pittsburgh in the second round tomorrow at noon in Charlotte.

GAMEDAY vs. Pitt | Keys to the Game, Team Trends and How to Watch

NC State enters its ACC Tournament matchup with Pitt ranked No. 35 in the NET Rankings. Here's a breakdown of the Wolfpack's quadrant record and resume.

Where NC State Ranks in the NET Entering ACC Tournament

When Will Wade was hired, what were you expecting? Were you hoping for the best season NC State has ever had in the past 45 years? Were you hoping just to see some improvement from the Kevin Keatts years?

Will Wade's Wolfpack just gave us NC State's 14th best ACC season

We have a huge ACC Tournament game tomorrow. The focus should be there. But instead, LSU continues to dream the Will Wade dream, lighting social media on fire with sourceless rumors of a reunion on the bayou. It's trending on X now, and my phone is blowing up so we'll weigh in.

Cutting through the noise of these Will Wade / LSU rumors flying on social

NC STATE GETS PITT | Keys to the Game, Team Trends and How to Watch

The Wolfpack might need this to get into the NCAA Tournament

ACCT Round 2: NC State Takes on the Pitt Panthers

NC State shocked the world, going from a 10-seed to ACC Champion just two years ago. Does this team have what it takes to give the 2024 Wolfpack a run for their money?

PI QUICK TAKE: Can NC State make a run in the ACC Tournament?

NC State guard Quadir Copeland recorded 435 points and 205 assists this season, becoming one of only three ACC players in the past 30 years to reach both marks.

Quadir Copeland Makes ACC History at NC State

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Stock Watch for Bubble Teams 😓

NC State is fading going into championship week ➡️

NC State currently holds an average projected seed of 9.91 in the NCAA Tournament according to Bracket Matrix, with most bracketologists placing the Wolfpack as a 9 or 10 seed.

Where Bracketologists Currently Project NC State

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Final MCBB Bracket Predictions 🔮

Projecting the field of 68 as championship week plays out 📲

NC State guard Quadir Copeland earned All-ACC Third Team honors after leading the conference in assists during a historic 2025-26 season.

NC State's Quadir Copeland Named All-ACC Third Team

NC State enters the 2026 ACC Tournament as the No. 7 seed and has the seventh-best odds to win the championship according to FanDuel.

NC State's Odds to Win the 2026 ACC Tournament

🚨 New MCBB AP Poll

🆙 Houston enters top 5 📉 UConn, UNC drop 📳 Full top 25 live in app

NC State is the No. 7 seed in the 2026 ACC Tournament and will face the winner of Stanford vs Pitt on Wednesday. Virginia could await the Wolfpack in the quarterfinals.

NC State Lands #7 Seed in 2026 ACC Tournament

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Conference Tournament Final Predictions 🔮

We select the teams that will come out on top in championship week 🏆

Conference Tournament Predictions 🔮

Who will win every Power 5 title?

NC State head coach Will Wade discusses the Wolfpack's 85-84 loss to Stanford, missed free throws, Darrion Williams' struggles, and the team's NCAA Tournament outlook.

Will Wade Reacts to NC State's 85-84 Loss to Stanford

NC State lost 85-84 to Stanford in the regular season finale, extending its losing streak to four games heading into the ACC Tournament.

NC State Falls to Stanford in Regular Season Finale

4 Losses in a Row: Stanford Beats NC State 84-85

Another one point loss

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Game thread: Stanford vs. NC State

NC State Wolfpack vs. Stanford Cardinal Time: 2:15 PM ET Location: Lenovo Center, Raleigh, NC TV: The CW Network The NC State Wolfpack close out the regular season with a home finale against the Stanford Cardinal this afternoon at the Lenovo Center.

GAMEDAY PRIMER vs. Stanford | Keys to the Game, Team Trends and How to

NC State has a 99% chance to make the tournament, according to the prediction sites. Ok, but that is baking in the assumption that they beat Stanford today. And yes, odds are good that happens, but this is an NC State team that has lost 5 of its last 6 games and has dropped games to Georgia Tech and Notre Dame.

Does this metric say that NC State's NCAA Tournament dreams rest on

Over the next few days, we'll be focusing in on the transfers that NC State brought in via NIL to see what the 'Return on Investment' was during the REGULAR SEASON.

ROI REPORT: Did NC State get a good 'return on investment' from

With one game left in the regular season, bracketologists currently project NC State as a No. 8-10 seed in the 2026 NCAA Tournament.

Where Experts Project NC State in March Madness

The biggest mess to untangle this season has been the gap between expectation and reality. The problem is that the whole thing is completely subjective. Wade's preseason sales pitch was incredible. NC State was coming off a season where the team didn't even make the ACC Tournament.

EXPECTATIONS VS. REALITY: NC State has performed almost exactly as metric

Over the next few days, we'll be focusing in on the transfers that NC State brought in via NIL to see what the 'Return on Investment' was during the REGULAR SEASON.

ROI REPORT: Did NC State get a good 'return on investment' from

Over the next few days, we'll be focusing in on the transfers that NC State brought in via NIL to see what the 'Return on Investment' was during the REGULAR SEASON.

ROI REPORT: Did NC State get a good 'return on investment' on Tre

Favorites to cut down the nets in March Madness

Men's NCAA Tournament Title Odds

Expected bracket and schedule after most recent games

Latest March Madness Predictions 🔮

Bracket predictions before March Madness begins

ACC Tournament Schedule

Over the next few days, we'll be focusing in on the transfers that NC State brought in via NIL to see what the 'Return on Investment' was. To do this, we will look at their stats from last year and compare them to this year, while overlaying perceived expectations and role adjustments.

ROI REPORT: Did NC State get their money's worth on Quadir Copeland?

We choose the biggest standouts across the country ➡️

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Teams must specify player availability before men's and women's March Madness games

NCAA to Require Injury Reports

How teams can put themselves in the best position before tournament season begins ➡️

What to Watch for in Each Conference in Final Weekend 👀

Round-by-round rundown, bracketology and predictions 📲

March Madness Schedule 🗓️

NC State's average NCAA Tournament seed projection fell after a 29-point loss to Duke. Here's where top bracketologists now place the Wolfpack.

NC State's Tournament Projection Slips After Duke Loss

Duke legend says tournament expansion would be 'big mistake' 🎥

Coach K's March Madness Take🤔

NC State stays at No. 29 in the NET Rankings despite a 93-64 loss to Duke. Stanford matchup now critical for résumé positioning.

NC State Holds at No. 29 in NET

Five teams fighting for No. 1 seeds. Full men's prediction here 📲

New Men's Tourney Projections 🔢

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NC State Gets Dominated Again, Duke Wins 64-93

February's failures continue

Duke shot 55.2% from the field and powered past NC State 93-84 in Raleigh. Cameron Boozer led the Blue Devils with 26 points.

No. 1 Duke Downs NC State 93-84

Duke shot 55.2% from the field and powered past NC State 93-84 in Raleigh. Cameron Boozer led the Blue Devils with 26 points.

No. 1 Duke Downs NC State 93-84

NC State remains projected safely in the NCAA Tournament field with an average 8-seed projection despite losing 4 of its last 5 games.

NC State's NCAA Tournament Seed Projection

NC State has made 304 three-pointers, setting a new single-season school record while ranking top-10 all-time in 3-point percentage.

NC State Sets 3-Point Record Under Will Wade

🚨 New MCBB AP Poll

📈 2 new teams in top 5 😨 Purdue plummets 📳 Full top 25 live in app

Analysts weigh in on NC State vs No. 1 Duke, including KenPom, ESPN, Bart Torvik, and betting projections.

How Experts Predict NC State vs Duke

Who's in, who's out in ESPN analyst's new projections

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Risers and fallers in the first rankings of March 📲

Week 17 AP Poll 📊