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Keatts Presser After Win Over SC State :: Bulleted

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Kevin Keatts talked to the media after the team’s 103-71 win over SC State. You can watch the full presser above or just check out the cliff notes below.

 

  • Had a scary situation and thankful for the EMS.The young man is doing better. It puts things in perspective. Basketball at that time becomes secondary.
  • Guys played well, especially offensively. 41 made FGs and assisted on 31 of them. That is a PNC record.
  • Great contributions from everyone. Omer and Lennard were very good. Told the team at halftime to get these guys the basketball.
  • Excited for a chance to get a little break and guys need to take care of the reason they are here. Exams and academics.
  • Team was really bothered when they went into the lockerroom after SC player collapsed. Could be you or your teammate, so it puts things in perspective.
  • The decision to continue to play came down to SC State. Once they saw their teammate doing better they were ok with playing.
  • Has never been a part of a situation quite like this one, but during elite 8 at Louisville was there when Kevin Ware broke his leg in a gruesome injury.
  • Assistant coaches swear team is getting close to the system they want to run, but Keatts not satisfied. Thinks they are a long way off. Not fast-breaking enough. Defensively there are too many breakdowns.
  • Took a lot of yelling yesterday (says he’s joking..I doubt he is) to get guys to come out that intense. Thought the last 3 games at PNC the team did not come out ready.
  • Wanted to go inside early to take pressure off the guards.
  • Happy with Dorn’s rebounding. Has really challenged him and he has produced.
  • Yurtseven is getting better. He’s a student of the game. Understanding how to score and how to stay on the floor. Happy with his play.
  • Team needs extra time. Needs time to get healthy. Probably taking off the next few days then getting back in the gym to work on ‘us’, then work some on the next opponent for Saturday.
  • Braxton’s struggles were because he hadn’t played. He’s starting to play well.

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NC State is Adding UMASS’ Brett Nelson as an Assistant Coach

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May 15, 2024

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According to reports, NC State is adding UMASS’ Brett Nelson as an Assistant Coach.

Nelson was only at UMASS for 1 season under Frank Martin. Prior to that, Nelson was the Head Coach at Holy Cross for 4 seasons, posting a 27-84 record.

Prior to taking the Head Coaching mantle at Holy Cross, Nelson was at Marquette for 5 seasons, spending the first 3 as an Assistant Coach, and the final two as an Associate Head Coach. Prior to Marquette, Nelson also served as an Assistant Coach at Ball St., Drake, Arkansas and Marshall.

Before coaching basketball, Nelson played for the University of Florida from 1999-2003. He was All-SEC twice, and earned Third Team All-American honors. When he left Gainesville, he was the Gators’ all-time leader in three pointers made, and ranked 2nd in steals.

As a Senior in High School, Nelson was a McDonald’s All-American.

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Ernest Ross Announces He is Returning to NC State

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May 15, 2024

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Power Forward Ernest Ross announced this morning that he is returning to NC State for his final year of eligibility.

 

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Last Friday, Ross committed to UTSA after entering the Transfer Portal on April 17th, but it looks like he had a change of heart over the past couple of days.

NC State has been in desperate need to add a Big out of the Portal. They have hosted ECU’s Ezra Ausar and Georgia’s Frank Anselem-Ibe, but neither of them have found a home yet. With the addition of Ross, NC State has added depth in the Frontcourt, and unless something changes, their roster is full with 13 scholarship players.

Ross played in 14 games this past season, averaging 3.4 minutes per contest. After playing in 34 games last season, averaging 11.4 minutes per contest, Ross saw his participation dip to a career low this season, but that didn’t for a second break his infectious personality. On the sideline, you could count on Ross every single game to be the heart and soul of the Wolfpack on the bench. To watch a player who played as little as he did, care as much as he did, makes me super proud that this young man represented NC State so well.

Ross was a consensus 4-star player in NC State’s 2021 recruiting class, with 247Sports ranking him as the #60 overall player nationally. ESPN ranked him as the #5 overall player in the state of Florida.

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A Matchup Between NC State & Marquette Next Season Might be in the Works

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May 15, 2024

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According to NCAA.com’s Andy Katz, a matchup between NC State and Marquette next season might be in the works.

This past year, the Wolfpack defeated the Golden Eagles 67-58 in the Sweet 16 of the 2024 NCAA Tournament.

NC State and Marquette have played one another 6 times overall, with the Wolfpack holding a 4-2 lead in the series, winning the past two matchups.

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NC State Men’s Basketball Will Play in the 2025 Maui Invitational

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The NC State Men’s Basketball Team will be playing in the 2025 Maui Invitational, on November 24-26 in Hawaii. This will mark the first time that NC State has ever played in the Maui Invitational.

NC State will be joined by Baylor, Oregon, Seton Hall, Texas, UNLV, USC and Chaminade.

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