Andy Katz Projects NC State as a “Bubble” Team that will get into the 2020 NCAA Tournament

NCAA.com’s Andy Katz released a podcast today previewing the ACC 2019-20 Men’s Basketball season, specifically the conference’s outlook at producing NCAA Tournament teams. While Katz believes NC State is probably a “bubble” team, he expects them to get into the 2020 Big Dance.

Below is a summarization of what he had to say about the Wolfpack in his podcast.

• NC State is close to being a lock, but was a little reluctant because of they way they ended last season, ending up in the NIT.
• Like their guards a lot, led by Markell Johnson and Braxton Beverly.
  • Think Markell Johnson is going to be an 1st Team All-ACC player.
• Front court is the question.
• Now, Kevin Keatts thinks they are back where they want to be, playing up and down, and very chaotic.
• They should be an NCAA Tournament team, so even though I’ve got them in my “Bubble” group, I think it would be a major disappointment if they aren’t in the NCAA Tournament.