CBSSports’ Matt Norlander Ranks NC State Mens Basketball 51st in 2022-23 Preseason Rankings

CBSSports’ Matt Norlander has released his Top-100 Men’s College Basketball teams heading into the 2022-23 season, and he has NC State ranked 51st.

Norlander thinks NC State can be one of the “ACC surprise teams” and possibly an ACC “spoiler.”

Here’s what he had to say about the Wolfpack.

Coaching regimes sometimes move with a blur. Kevin Keatts is already in Year 6 in Raleigh. NC State could turn into one of the ACC’s surprise teams, but it’s hard to justify lifting it any higher than here. The Wolfpack won only 11 games, so the arrow in theory is pointing up. I expect State to clear the .500 bar thanks to 6-4 SG and possible All-American Terquavion Smith coming back after passing on almost certainly getting drafted. For reinforcements, Keatts acquired 6-9, 315-pound center DJ Burns, by way of Winthrop. I also like PG Jarkel Joiner scooting over from Ole Miss. State ranked 11th in turnover percentage nationally last season, so will that habit remain contagious? If so, this team can be an ACC spoiler. (CBS)