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NC State 74 Miami 68: BY THE NUMBERS

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NC State was in desperate need of a win this evening, and the Wolfpack got what they needed, defeating Miami 74-68 in PNC Arena, snapping a 3-game losing streak. Here’s a look at NC State’s victory BY THE NUMBERS.

  • The Wolfpack shot 48.1% from the field.
    • NC State has won every game but one in which they have shot 45% or better this season.
  • The Wolfpack shot 42.9% from three, making 9 from beyond the arc.
    • The last time NC State made nine 3-pointers was on January 13th, when the Wolfpack made 10 in a win at Louisville.
  • Senior Guard Michael O’Connell started for the 2nd time this season.
    • The other game O’Connell started was in the Wolfpack’s road win at Louisville.
    • NC State is 2-0 when Michael O’Connell is in the starting lineup.
    • O’Connell led the Wolfpack in assists (5) and steals (3).
  • Senior Guard DJ Horne led NC State in scoring with 24 points.
    • This marks the 9th time Horne has led the Wolfpack in scoring this season (Morsell is next with 5).
    • Horne was 7 of 14 from the field and 3 of 7 from three.
    • This was the 6th time this season Horne has scored 20+ points.
  • Senior Guard Casey Morsell had 17 points, shooting 6 of 9 from the field, and 3 of 4 from beyond the arc.
    • Believe it or not, this was the first time Morsell has hit three 3-pointers since he hit 4 in the win over Saint Louis on December 20th.
  • Junior Guard Jayden Taylor was the only other player that scored in double figures, scoring 12.
    • He also had three 3-pointers (3-9).
    • Taylor led NC State in rebounds (7) and blocks (3).
  • Horne, Morsell and Taylor each had 3 three-pointers.
  • Senior Forward DJ Burns had 3 fouls, and only played 13 minutes.
    • Juniors Mohamed Diarra and Ben Middlebrooks both played more minutes than Burns, playing 14 and 15 respectively.
  • NC State’s defense held Miami to 36.4% shooting from the field and 25% from three.
  • After last game, Wolfpack head coach Kevin Keatts emphasized that his team needed to rebound better.
    • I wouldn’t say that happened tonight, with Miami winning the Rebounding margin by +15.
    • The Hurricanes scored 19 second chance points (the Wolfpack had 8).
    • Miami had 20 offensive rebounds.
      • That’s the most by a Wolfpack opponent this season by 5.
    • With NC State defensively holding Miami to such a poor shooting percentage, they were close to not walking off their home court with a win due to failing to box out.
  • NC State pretty much led this thing from beginning to end, leading for 35:41.
    • Miami led for 1:50.
  • NC State was a 3.5-point favorite.
    • They covered the spread.
  • The Total was 154.5.
    • If you bet the Under, you were in good shape, with the two teams combining for 142 points.
  • NC State went with a small starting lineup, starting 4 Guards (Horne, Morsell, Taylor and O’Connell) with Burns.
    • Dennis Parker Jr. only played 6 minutes.

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NCSUMets
NCSUMets
3 months ago

Keatts loves to play small and will no doubt do so again after the win over Miami. But what happens when the other team has even an average shooting night, while also outrebounding us by 15?

Diarra needs to play more minutes.

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wolfpack74
wolfpack74
3 months ago

Need 10 more just like that.

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

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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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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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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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