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This past Monday I had the chance to check out some summer pick up games at the Dail Center that included some of the current players, as well as sharp shooter Scott Wood.

Who stood out?

Terry Henderson: 

What impressed me as I watched Terry was how smooth and comfortable he was with the ball in his hands. He looked more like a point guard instead of a shooting guard, but make no mistake about it he can fill it up. Not only can he get hot from distance as he showed in the pickup games but he is pretty good off the bounce. He should fit right in at the two position and give the Pack another excellent ball handler to flank Cat. I loved the intensity that Terry played with. This was a pretty insignificant summer pick up game but he made sure to use the time to improve himself. I am a firm believer that players are made in the summer and that summer pick up games are where confidence is gained.

Caleb and Cody: 

The Twins play the same no matter the time or place and that is at 100 percent. Both looked to be  improved in my opinion and noticeably thicker in their physic. Cody and Caleb played on the same team and showed great chemistry which is to be expected.  Both showed a great touch from the three point line. Cody was aggressive at finding the paint only to kick it out to Caleb for an open three. Both Cody and Caleb stepped up and pressured Scott Wood and competed. I am really looking forward to seeing them play extended minutes this season. Our defense could be elite with these two hawking opponents up and down the court!

Malik Abu: 

I am not going to temper my expectation for Malik this coming season, I truly believe he is going to be a big time player for the Red and White. As he played he looked improved physically and he was much more decisive in his moves. He was much more in control as he faced up to attack off the bounce and he was smoother in his back to the basket game. As I watched Abu I started to think of the potential he possesses and the positive body language he exudes. Abu has an infectious personality that lifts his teammates’ spirits which allows them to play through mistakes. This will be critical come next season. He should be a double double machine this coming season, he has all the tools to accomplish this task.

Some may think that this year’s team will not be anything of worth but I strongly disagree. I still believe that our team is comprised of multifaceted players who above all else will play hard. People may discount the fact that playing hard is a skill but once again I contend that it is in fact a skill, a valuable one at that. The players that will see the most floor time this season will make up for any lack in skill with their hustle and heart.

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Previewing NC State’s Opponent: Marquette

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#11 seed NC State will play #2 seed Marquette in the Sweet 16 tonight. Here’s a look at the Golden Eagles before tipoff.

Marquette is ranked 8th in the AP Poll.

They lost to UCONN 57-73 in the Big East Tournament Finals.

As a team, they shoot 48.2% from the field, which ranks 23rd nationally. Their Effective Field Goal Percentage is 55.5%, which ranks 15th.

Marquette ranks 15th in Assist/Turnover ratio, 26th in Scoring Margin, and 26th in Assists per game.

Junior Guard Kam Jones leads the Golden Eagles in scoring, averaging 17.1 points per game, shooting 50.3% from the field and 41.4% from three.

Senior Guard Tyler Kolek averages 15.3 points and a team high 7.9 assists. He leads the nation in assists per game. Kolek shoots 49.7% from the field and 39.7% from three.

Senior Forward Oso Ighosaro (6’11”) scores 13.6 points per game, and leads the Golden Eagles in rebounding, averaging 6.8 per game. He shoots 58.1% from the field, which ranks 28th nationally.

Junior Forward David Joplin (6’8”) averages 11.0 points per game.

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An NC State Win Over Marquette in the Sweet 16 Would Be…

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Awesome. Obviously.

#11 seed NC State will play #2 seed Marquette tomorrow night in the Sweet 16. What would a win mean for the Wolfpack? Many things, but here’s just a few:

It would give NC State 25 wins on the year (25-14), which would be the most wins since 1982-83, when the Wolfpack went 26-10, winning the National Championship.

It would mark the 12th time in school history that NC State has won 25+ games in a single season.

1982-83 – 26-10 

1973-74 – 30-1 

1972-73 – 27-0 

1954-55 – 28-4 

1953-54 – 26-7

1952-53 – 26-6 

1950-51 – 30-7 

1949-50 – 27-6 

1948-49 – 25-8 

1947-48 – 29-3

1946-47- 26-5

It would be the 7th time NC State has advanced to the Elite 8 in the NCAA Tournament.

1950

1951

1974

1983

1985

1986

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NC State has Won 5 ACC Championships this Year

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NC State has won 5 ACC Championships this year, which is the most of any athletic program in the conference this year.

The Wolfpack has won ACC Titles in Women’s Cross Country, Men’s Swimming & Diving, Wrestling, Men’s Basketball and Gymnastics.

The last time NC State won 5 ACC Championships in one year was 1979-80.

As far as I can tell, here’s a look at the Wolfpack Conference Titles from 1979-80:

Football
Women’s Basketball
Women’s Cross Country
Men’s Swimming & Diving
Men’s Tennis

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NC State is 1 of 4 Schools to Have Both Men & Women’s Basketball Teams in Sweet 16

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NC State is 1 of 4 schools to have their Men and Women’s Basketball teams BOTH advance to the Sweet 16, along with Duke, Gonzaga and UCONN.

NC State and Duke are the only two schools in the country to send both Basketball teams to the Sweet 16, and also send the Football team to a bowl game.

This marks only the third time in school history that BOTH teams made the Sweet 16.

Years NC State’s Men & Women’s Teams Made the Sweet 16

1985
1989
2024

Despite the fact that the Men’s team has made the Elite 8 six times (1950, 1951, 1974, 1983, 1985, 1986), and the Women have made it 2 times (1998 & 2022), in the three occasions they both went to the Sweet 16 in the same year, neither team advanced to the Elite 8.

In 2024, Why Not Us?

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