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#5 NC State Welcomes #24 UNC Into their “Small Gym” Filled with “Classless” Fans Tonight

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The 5th ranked NC State Women’s Basketball team (18-2/6-2) will welcome #24 UNC (15-6/7-2) into their “small gym” this evening, to be harassed by the Wolfpack’s “classless” fans.

Back in January of 2022, prior to the two rivals meeting in Reynolds Coliseum, UNC Head Coach Courtney Banghart belittled playing against a sold out crowd, because it’s easy to sell out a “small gym.”

You have to love former NC State Athletic Director Debbie Yow’s tweet of “Bless her heart” in response.

After the 5th ranked Wolfpack defeated the 19th ranked Tar Heels that evening, Banghart wouldn’t back down.

But Banghart seemed to double down on her earlier comments about Reynolds. “I got to say, the gym in the Bahamas was even louder and hotter. I would like to blame it on anything else,” she said. (WRAL)

Then in August of 2022, on The Tar Heel Show Podcast, Banghart called NC State’s fanbase “classless” and “mean to us.”

She also said she likes beating Duke because they are more “relevant” than NC State. For context, the Wolfpack have won 3 of the last 4 ACC championships, and Duke last won the ACC Tournament in 2013. When was the last time UNC’s Women’s Basketball team won the ACC Tournament? 2008.

This week, NC State head coach Wes Moore showed that he keeps receipts.

“I think someone called our fans classless?” Moore said. “Thursday night, I hope we’re real classless. I hope we bring the heat.”

Tonight’s game is massive for the Wolfpack, who despite being projected to be a #1 seed in the NCAA Tournament, currently sit in 5th place in the ACC standings. They are 1 game back from Louisville, and a half game back from Virginia Tech, UNC and Syracuse.

Tune in tonight at 8pm on ACC Network to watch this rivalry game that is sure to be spirited.

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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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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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