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VIDEO: Kevin Keatts Talks After NC State’s 77-73 Victory at Notre Dame

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Wolfpack Head Coach Kevin Keatts talked with the media in his postgame press conference after NC State beat Notre Dame 77-73 on the road to improve to 15-3 on the year, and 3-2 in the ACC. The video is ABOVE, and a bulleted breakdown is BELOW.

  • Guys, I’m going to give you a break because I’m a little hoarse. All of this came from that 3-pointer we fouled a guy on. That’s where I got really hoarse. I wasn’t hoarse until that time. Now I’m really hoarse. I thought it was a tremendous game.
  • Give Notre Dame a lot of credit. Mike is doing a tremendous job with his kids. I know he’s had some sickness and illness, but they are tough because they shoot the ball from all five positions.
  • We knew coming in we had to defend the 3-point line. Obviously they lead the ACC in 3-point field goals, so for us to hold them to seven made three-pointers, I thought it was good for our guys. I thought they did a tremendous job. It’s a tough place to play, and I’m happy for our guys. I’m certainly glad to get out of here with a win.
  • We finished the game, other than that bonehead foul. When we got down in our last game against Wake by 22 points, we stormed back with about six minutes to go, and tied it up. I didn’t think we did some great things to finish the game.
  • I thought we got to the free-throw line. Give Devon Daniels a lot of credit. He made four really good free throws in the end. We got some huge rebounds when we needed to. Our guys stepped up and understood the scouting report.
  • I’ve been waiting on it. I bought him (CJ Bryce) from UNC W and that’s the guy who played well for two years when he played for me. This by far was his best game in a NC State uniform. I thought he played two complete halves. He made some huge threes. We even ran him at the point tonight. I’m happy for him. I thought he did a tremendous job.
  • Tough League. I said it last year when we went through the League. It would be hard to find a better league from top to bottom than the ACC. I think it’s the best league in the country. There’s no nights off. In some leagues you can look at the schedule coming up and say, “I have a chance to win,” but in this league…It’s tough. There are some unique coaches, great players, and great systems in this league. I apologize, I can’t really yell at you guys tonight.

(Video Via: BlueandGold.com)

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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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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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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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