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NC State 82 Georgia Tech 76: BY THE NUMBERS

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After trailing by 1 at the half, NC State’s guards turned it up a notch to make sure the Wolfpack defended their home court against Georgia Tech this evening, defeating the Yellow Jackets 82-76. Here’s a look at the victory BY THE NUMBERS.

  • NC State managed to win a game in which their opponent shot better than them.
    • Georgia Tech shot 41.4% from the field, and NC State shot 37.7%.
  • How do you win a game when the other team shoots better than you?
    • You score 18 points off of turnovers (12 TO’s).
      • The Wolfpack didn’t shoot well, but they took care of the ball, turning the ball over only 4 times.
      • Georgia Tech only scored 4 points off of turnovers.
    • The Wolfpack also had more 2nd chance points (NCSU 18/GT 13).
  • Let’s not get it twisted, NC State might have been losing at the half, but they held the lead for all but 4 minutes of the game.
    • 34:14/4:05
  • NC State did shoot the ball better than Georgia Tech in the 2nd half, when it mattered most.
    • 44.4%/38.7%
  • DJ Horne continues to be a scoring machine for NC State, leading the Pack with 26 points.
    • He knocked down 4 threes (4-8) for the first time since January 13th, when he made 6 against Louisville.
  • Jayden Taylor had his best game in quite some time, scoring 21 points, making 3 three’s of his own.
    • This marks the 3rd time this season Taylor has scored 20+ points, with the last time being on December 6th against Maryland Eastern Shore.
  • Horne and Taylor really turned things up in the 2nd half.
    • Horne scored 16 of his 26 in the 2nd, and Taylor scored 13 of his 21 in the 2nd.
  • Casey Morsell had 15 points of his own, but almost all of those points came from 2-point field goals.
    • Morsell was 1-7 from three, but shot 6 of 13 from the field.
  • DJ Burns led the Wolfpack with 10 boards.
    • He shot 3 of 7 from the field and had 8 points.
  • Michael O’Connell started for the 3rd time this season, and led the Pack with 6 assists (1 TO).
    • NC State is 3-0 when O’Connell is in the starting lineup.
  • The Wolfpack had 14 assists on 26 field goals.
  • Georgia Tech lit up the nets from beyond the arc, making 11 of 27 (40.7%).
  • The Wolfpack failed to cover the spread.
    • They were 8.5-point favorites.
  • The Total went Over.
    • It was 146.5, and the two teams combined to score 158.

NC State will host Pitt next Wednesday at 7pm on ESNU.

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The Roster for the NC State Men’s Basketball Team is all but Set Heading into 2024-25

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May 3, 2024

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NC State does have 1 scholarship available, and could still add a player out of the Transfer Portal. With that being said, the roster for the Men’s Basketball team is pretty much set for the 2024-25 season.

Non-graduates had to enter the Transfer Portal by April 30th, and Graduates had to enter by May 1st. Jayden Taylor and Michael O’Connell both made public announcements that they were returning, but the closure of entrance to the Portal means that Breon Pass, Ben Middlebrooks, Dennis Parker Jr. and MJ Rice are all set to return next season.

In a world where the Transfer Portal has all but become free agency in College Basketball, with some players switching schools on an annual basis, it’s encouraging that Kevin Keatts not only recruited a Top-10 Transfer Class, but also recruited a majority of the eligible players to stay. Three players that could transfer entered the Portal (I’m not counting Mohamed Diarra in these numbers, who opted to go pro), while 6 opted to continue running with the Wolfpack.

As a result, below is a breakdown of the roster for the NC State Men’s Basketball team heading into 2024-25, realizing the Wolfpack could still add one player (this team is deep).

1 year of Eligibility 

Guard Michael O’Connell
Guard Marcus Hill
Guard Breon Pass
Guard/Forward Jayden Taylor
Forward/Guard Dontrez Styles
Forward Ben Middlebrooks
Center Brandon Huntley-Hatfield

2 Years of Eligibility

Guard/Forward MJ Rice
Guard Mike James
Guard Jordan Snell (Walk-On)
Guard KJ Keatts (Walk-On)

3 Years of Eligibility 

Guard/Forward Dennis Parker Jr.

4 Years of Eligibility 

Guard Paul McNeil
Guard Trey Parker

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NC State’s Men’s Basketball 2024 Transfer Class Ranks in the Top-10 Nationally

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May 2, 2024

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NC State’s Men’s Basketball team has picked up 4 players from the Transfer Portal this offseason, and the class ranks 10th nationally according to ON3, and 15th nationally according to 247Sports.

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NC State’s 2024 4-Man Transfer Class

Center Brandon Huntley-Hatfield (Louisville)

Guard/Forward Dontez Styles (Georgetown)

Guard Mike James (Louisville)

Guard Marcus Hill (Bowling Green)

NC State still has a chance to move up in the rankings. East Carolina Power Forward Ezra Ausar just wrapped up an Official Visit to NC State, and things are looking good for the Wolfpack. ON3 ranks Ausar as the #67 overall player in the Portal, and the #15 Power Forward.

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WATCH: Andy Katz’s Offseason Convo with NC State’s Kevin Keatts

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May 2, 2024

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Andy Katz is beginning to make his rounds for his Offseason Convo series, and he took the time to meet with NC State Head Coach Kevin Keatts.

In their conversation, Keatts talked about what this run has meant to Raleigh and the Wolfpack fans, how it has helped sell the program the way it deserves to be in recruiting, and even how it helped and hurt in the world of the Transfer Portal.

Check out the conversation below:

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Guard Mike O’Connell Announces He Will Play His Final Year of Eligibility at NC State

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May 1, 2024

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Guard Michael O’Connell announced today that he will be playing his final year of eligibility at NC State next season.

 

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Today was the final day graduate players could enter the Portal.

This past season, O’Connell averaged 5.7 points, 3.4 rebounds and 3.2 assists for the Wolfpack, starting 22 of the 41 games he played in.

O’Connell took over as NC State’s starting Point Guard on January 30th in a win against Miami.

He only scored in double figures in 9 of his 41 games this season, but 6 of those came in postseason play (5 in the ACC Tournament). O’Connell took things to another level in the ACC Tournament, playing aggressive on the offensive end, looking for his shot, and attacking the rim.

NC State played it’s best basketball of the season when O’Connell was running the show. He ranked 3rd in the ACC in Assist/Turnover Ratio (2.5).

Heading into next season, with a lineup filled with new faces, having the calming presence of a veteran leader like O’Connell is reassuring.

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