The first phase, which is slated to kick off in December 2025, will include an expanded plaza to complement the upcoming arena renovation and will feature a 600-foot promenade lined with tailgating suites, balconies and new open space for thousands of fans to gather, blending time-honored traditions with state-of-the-art innovation.
NC State Basketball
A Look at NC State’s 78-66 Win Over GT BY THE NUMBERS
NC State defeated Georgia Tech 78-66 tonight, improving to 15-4 and 5-3 in ACC play. You can check out the Box Score here. Below is a breakdown of the game…BY THE NUMBERS.
It’s hard to beat NC State when the tandem of Terquavion Smith and Jarkel Joiner are clicking. Smith led all scorers with 25 points, and he also led the way with 5 assists. Joiner had 19 points and 8 rebounds, and was a perfect 9 of 9 from the free throw line.
This was probably one of my favorite Smith performances. He shot over 50% from the field, making 9 of 17 from the field. Yes, he made 4 three pointers, but he also attacked the basket.
Casey Morsell’s impact on a given game always goes way beyond his point total. He finished with 12 points, but this dude had a team high 9 rebounds, with 4 of them being on the offensive glass. He also had a team high 3 blocks. He played way bigger than his height, and he continually proves to be one of the best defensive guards in the ACC.
DJ Burns was the other Wolfpack player in double figures, scoring 10 points, while grabbing 6 rebounds.
Ernest Ross followed up his breakout game against Miami with another solid performance, scoring 8 points on a perfect 3 of 3 shooting from the field. Prior to his 17-point performance against the Hurricane’s, tonights performance would have been a career high.
As a team, NC State shot ball better than Georgia Tech from the field (50.9%/39.4) and from the charity stripe (85%/42.1%). That was the difference in the game. I say that because the Wolfpack had more turnovers than the Yellow Jackets (15/10), and the home team grabbed more offensive rebounds (18/8). Georgia Tech scored 17 second chance points to NC State’s 4.
After starting off the game lackluster on defense, the Wolfpack turned things around, and didn’t look back.
Pacific Elm Properties and Gale Force Sports and Entertainment unveiled today a “first look” of the forthcoming Raleigh Sports & Sports Entertainment District that will neighbor Carter-Finley Stadium and the building formerly known as PNC Arena.
The redevelopment of the 80-acre site, located just off I-40 and adjacent to Carter-Finley Stadium, will provide new opportunities for shopping, dining and entertainment throughout the year, and will feature a unique outdoor realm for sports tailgating and programming. Tenants and outdoor spaces will be curated to serve fans of the Hurricanes and NC State alike, offering new ways to gather before sporting events while honoring the classic tailgating experiences that people have grown to love.
Phase one of the development will include more than 200,000 square feet of entertainment and lifestyle retail, 150,000 square feet of office space, a 150-key hotel and more than 500 apartments. Additional phases will expand this variety of uses over the expected 15-year development timeline.
Ever since 2012, PNC Arena has been the home of NC State Men’s Basketball and the Carolina Hurricanes. Today, the sign “PNC Arena” came off of the building.
Video of PNC logo being removed from the home of the Carolina Hurricanes and N.C. State Wolfpack in Raleigh on Monday
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— Triangle Business Journal (@TriangleBIZJrnl) September 9, 2024
PNC Bank’s naming rights contract ran out on August 31st.
The Hurricanes announced today that they had reached an agreement for PNC Bank to be the sponsor of the arena’s club and club-level seating.
Could the home of NC State Men’s Basketball be called the Lenovo Center Next?
In a leak from the video game NHL 25, the following image has Lenovo Center written on the ice of the Hurricane’s home arena.
Obviously it hasn’t been confirmed that Lenovo will be the next official sponsor of the arena, but the leaked image from the game does seem oddly coincidental.
1999-2002 = Entertainment & Sports Arena
2002-2012 = RBC Center
2012-2024 = PNC Arena
2024-TBD = Lenovo Center?
NC State’s Women’s Basketball team will be playing in the 2024 Jimmy V Classic on December 15th at Louisville at 1pm on ABC.
Because the game will be against the Cardinals, it will serve as the Wolfpack’s ACC opener.
Here’s a look at the other matchups in the Women’s Jimmy V Classic.
This marks the 5th time that the NC State Women’s Basketball team has played in the Jimmy V Classic: UConn (2002), Texas (2003), Tennessee (2004), South Carolina (2020).
The Wolfpack are 8-8 all-time against Louisville, but are currently on a 5-game winnings streak against the Cardinals.
ESPN ranks NC State 8th in their Way-Too-Early 2024-25 Preseason Top-25, and they rank Louisville 12th. The Wolfpack finished 4th in the AP Poll last season, and the Cardinals finished 30th.
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What’s the word on Ebe being out? We really need the extra fouls for the UNC game.
We’ve officially dug ourselves out of the hole. Now, if we only win half the remaining games we have a winning record in conference, and 20+ win season.
While this wasn’t a mammoth win it was an important one. It still showed a lot of grit coming after a game against Miami. And this being a road game and trap game will for sure build toughness. This team played relentless the whole game. They really seem to be rounding into form as a team that likes to not only win but do so in an authoritative fashion while stomping said foot on said throat. Right up until the last second I did not see this team relent. I am really liking what I’m seeing. Carolina is going to… Read more »
Winning on the road in the ACC is always tough (at least for the Pack). Don’t remember the last time UNC needed to beat us in order to right the ship. I personally think they are not being rewarded for their Strength of Schedule. The Dean Dome is the toughest venue we have played in yet. Go Pack! Go to Hell Carolina!
I think this is going to be one of the toughest games for us.