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One Pack NIL Launches as the Official Collective of NC State Student-Athletes

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Raleigh, NC (January 9, 2024) – Fresh off a series of successful fundraising campaigns and engagements with student-athletes, Pack of Wolves and Savage Wolves are uniting to create One Pack NIL (Name, Image, and Likeness) collective.

Embracing the spirit of NC State, the rebranded collective will work to provide NIL opportunities benefiting all 550-plus Wolfpack student-athletes. One Pack NIL is powered by Blueprint Sports (BPS), the industry-leader in powering full-service NIL collectives nationwide.

In a move applauded by NC State’s Director of Athletics Boo Corrigan, the uniting of these two successful organizations will create a clear direction for all Wolfpack stakeholders to directly support the NIL efforts of the world-class student-athletes at NC State. 

“The creation of One Pack NIL will bring even more opportunities to our talented and deserving student-athletes,” said Boo Corrigan, NC State’s Director of Athletics. “Having all NIL opportunities under one roof will make it easier for supporters, fans, and alumni to learn about all the ways they can support Wolfpack student-athletes and help them succeed in this new era of collegiate athletics.”

Underneath the umbrella of One Pack NIL, Savage Wolves will continue as a club within the collective – dedicated to securing NIL opportunities and engagements specifically for members of the NC State Football team. In conjunction, Savage Wolves founder Tom Livolsi will continue in his role to lead development and fundraising efforts for Savage Wolves. 

“Savage Wolves, as part of the new One Pack NIL Collective, will continue to offer NC State football fans and supporters incredible access and unforgettable experiences,” Livolsi said. “There’s no other fan base in the country that is more deserving of success, and I think this is the opportunity for our fan base to be a part of it through NIL.”

The Board of Directors of One Pack NIL will include leaders of industry and NC State supporters, including Reid Johnson, Clyde Phillips, and Steve Williams. In addition to the Board of Directors, a formal Advisory Board will be named to combine all talents, strengths, and resources for NC State student-athletes via One Pack NIL.

The collective will be staffed by a dedicated full-time team to manage daily operations, fundraising campaigns, corporate sponsorships, and more. This team will include General Manager Chris Vurnakes, Associate General Manager Hannah Foederer, and Corporate Sales Manager Carly Venick. 

One Pack supporters, alumni, and fans have three simple ways to contribute to the collective:

●     Donations: Make a tax-deductible donation to One Pack through a partnership with the BPS Foundation, a 501c3 nonprofit. Student-athletes will partner with a local nonprofit to work on charitable causes and commit to community service hours.

●     Membership: Become a member of One Pack and receive exclusive member benefits, like meet-and-greets with student-athletes, autographed merchandise, and more. 

●     Corporate Sponsorship: NIL allows local and national sponsors to partner with NC State student-athletes for endorsement deals, marketing campaigns, appearances, and other projects.

“I am very proud of the work that has been done over the past several months by our staff and am thrilled to see how this next chapter of NIL at NC State allows us to support our student-athletes and help keep NC State athletics competitive” said Reid Johnson, One Pack NIL Board President.

The launch of One Pack NIL includes a rebranded logo, as well as a new website with a revamped membership program. Existing members of both collectives will transition into the new membership structure and will have access to unique and exclusive benefits throughout the year.

For more information visit onepacknil.com and follow @OnePackNIL on FacebookTwitterInstagram and LinkedIn.

About Blueprint Sports

Founded in 2020, Blueprint Sports (BPS) powers the industry’s leading name, image, and likeness (NIL) collectives for alumni, supporters, and businesses, connecting them with student-athletes at their favorite university. BPS’ national portfolio of collectives supports student-athletes across the country, including around Penn State University, University of Arkansas, University of Kansas, University of Maryland, Boston College, NC State University, Kansas State University, Villanova University, Stanford University, Gonzaga University, University of Arizona, University of Nevada Las Vegas, University of Nevada, and more. The Blueprint Sports management team possesses over 50 years of college and professional sports experience, spanning the Pac-12 Conference, IMG, Learfield, and Nevada Athletics Commission, among others. For more information, visit blueprintsports.com or its pages on FacebookTwitter and Instagram.

Matthew is Publisher and Co-Owner of Pack Insider. He is also the Lead Pastor of The Point Church in Cary, NC.

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wolfpack74
wolfpack74
4 months ago

Before anyone donates, we need to see where the money really goes. No paying top executives all the money and the players get less. Be transparent and maybe you will receive more donations.

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Georgia Center Transfer Frank Anselem-Ibe Visited NC State this Week

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Georgia Transfer Center Frank Anselem-Ibe (6’10″/215) was in for a visit to NC State yesterday, according to a source.

Anselm-Ibe was at Georgia the past two seasons, and was at Syracuse the two before that.

Back in 2020, Anselm-Ibe was a 4-Star prospect out of Prolific Prep in Georgia. 247Sports ranked him as the #18 player in the state of Georgia.

Anselm-Ibe hit the Portal on April 30th.

ECU Power Forward Transfer Ezra Ausar took an Official Visit to NC State a little over a week ago, and while things were looking good at first, at this point, it seems like things have reached a point of radio silence. From what I’m hearing, NC State would definitely take Ausar, but they aren’t going to wait for him either.

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NC State Women’s Basketball Ranks 8th in ESPN’s Way-Too-Early 2024-25 Preseason Top-25

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ESPN released their updated Way-Too-Early Preseason Top-25 for the 2024-25 Women’s Basketball season, and NC State ranked 8th.

8. NC State Wolfpack

The dynamic backcourt that took the Wolfpack to their first Final Four since 1998 returns. Aziaha James (16.8 PPG), Saniya Rivers (12.5 PPG) and Zoe Brooks (9.0 PPG) are enough to keep NC State near the top of a highly competitive ACC. How well a new mix of bigs fits in will determine if the Wolfpack are good enough to win the conference and contend for a trip to Tampa. The experience of River Baldwin and Mimi Collins can’t be replaced, so how well 6-5 recruit Lorena Awou adapts to the college game and 6-4 Boston University transfer Caitlin Weimar, the Patriot League player of the year and two-time defensive player of the year, adjusts to the upgrade in competition will have a big impact on NC State’s season. Previous ranking: 8

(ESPN)

ACC Teams in the Top-25

4. Notre Dame

8. NC State

11. Duke

12. Louisville

17. UNC

18. FSU

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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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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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