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NC State 53 UVA 59: BY THE NUMBERS

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NC State lost 53-59 to UVA on the road this evening, in what likely was a “must win” game for the boys in Red and White. The Wolfpack are now 0-5 in Quad games. Let’s take a look at the game BY THE NUMBERS.

  • Credit is due to both teams defensively.
    • NC State shot 34.9% and UVA shot 36.9%.
  • NC State allowed Virginia to grab 20 offensive rebounds.
    • I’m sorry, that’s ridiculous.
  • The Wolfpack did a great job turning the Cavaliers over.
    • The Cavaliers entered the game ranked #1 in the nation in taking care of the basketball, averaging 8.1 turnovers per game.
    • Tonight, UVA turned the ball over 15 times, which was the 2nd highest total of the year.
  • Y’all ready for this one?
    • Virginia was called for 8 fouls total.
    • That’s not 8 fouls in the first half, or the 2nd half.
    • That’s 8 fouls for the game.
  • The Wolfpack scored 15 points in the first half.
    • They shot 25% in the first half.
  • NC State was much improved in the 2nd half, more than doubling their points, scoring 32 points.
    • They also shot much better, making 46.7% in the 2nd half.
  • The Wolfpack trailed by 12 at the half, and by as much as 14 in the 2nd half, but found a way to tie the game on a put back by Michael O’Connell with 8 seconds left, sending the game to overtime.
  • Casey Morsell led NC State in scoring with 13 points, and the Wolfpack was +8 when he was on the court, which was a team high.
    • NC State was -12 when Jayden Taylor was on the court, which was the worst on the team.
  • Michael O’Connell was really the only NC State player that shot well, scoring 10 points on 4 of 6 shooting.
  • I’ll give it to this team…they didn’t give up.
    • They were ever so close to breaking UVA’s 20-game home winning streak (now 21), which is the longest active home winning streak in college basketball.

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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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May 14, 2024

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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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