Where Does NC State Men’s Basketball Rank in KenPom’s Rankings Since 1997?

As a stat junkie, I’ve followed KenPom’s work for a very long time. His program ratings are now up to date, and NC State is ranked as the 46th-best men’s basketball program since 1997.

The highest the Wolfpack has finished in KenPom’s rankings is 9th in 2004, and the lowest was 128th in 2022. Since 1997, NC State’s median ranking is 50th, finishing in the top 25 only three times.

Within the ACC, NC State ranks 7th in KenPom’s program ratings since 1997.

ACC Teams Program Rating Since 1997

1. Duke
4. UNC
16. Louisville
24. Syracuse
28. UVA
41. FSU
46. NC State
47. Miami
52. Pitt
54. Stanford
55. Notre Dame
62. Clemson
67. Georgia Tech
68. Wake Forest
74. Virginia Tech
79. Cal