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A 2nd Half Comeback Leads #3 Seed NC State to a 77-67 Victory Over #2 Seed Stanford in the Sweet 16

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#3 seed NC State trailed by 10 points at halftime to #2 seed Stanford. The Wolfpack only shot 33.3% in the 1st half, and the Cardinals shot 45.9%.

What turned things around for NC State in the 2nd half?

Junior Guard Aziaha James.

James scored 25 of her 29 points in the 2nd half, making 8 of 14 from the field, 3 of 5 from three, and 10 off 11 from the free throw line. She also led the team with 5 assists.

As a team, the Wolfpack shot 55.5% from the field in the 2nd half.

Junior Guard Saniya Rivers had 13 points (4-12 FG) and 7 rebounds.

Freshman Guard Zoe Brooks had 12 points (6-14 FG) and 3 steals.

Junior Guard Madison Hayes led the squad with 10 board, and hit 2 of 3 from beyond the arc.

In the end, the Wolfpack’s defense was effective in cooling off the Stanford offense, which only shot 40.0% from the field, and 20.0% from three for the game.

NC State has advanced to the Elite 8 for the 2nd time in 3 years, and the 3rd time in program history. The Wolfpack will play the winner of the Texas (#1 seed) and Gonzaga (#4 seed).

It’s hard to fathom that this ELITE team started the season unranked.

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Lindy’s Picks NC State to Finish 8th in the ACC in Men’s Basketball in 2024-25

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September 18, 2024

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Lindy’s has released their 2024-25 College Basketball Preview magazine, and they have picked the NC State Men’s Basketball team to finish 8th in the ACC.

1. North Carolina
2. Duke
3. Virginia
4. Miami
5. Wake Forest
6. Louisville
7. Clemson
8. NC State
9. Georgia tech
10. Syracuse
11. Pittsburgh
12. Notre Dame
13. SMU
14. California
15. FSU
16. Virginia tech
17.Stanford
18. Boston College

Preseason All-ACC Teams

First team
RJ Davis
Cooper Flagg
Hunter Sallis
Markus Burton
Jamir Watkins

2nd team
Javian McCollum
Terrence Edward’s
JJ Starling
Ian Schieffllien
Maxime Raynaud

3rd team
Nigel Pack
Jalil Bethea
Tyrese Proctor
Efton Reid III
Baye Ndongo

Preseason Player Awards

Player of the Year: RJ Davis
Newcomer of Year: Cooper Flagg
Top Shooter: Issac McKeely
Top Rebounder: Ian Schieffelin
Top Defender: Maliq Brown
Top Play-maker: RJ Davis
Most Versatile: Jamir Watkins
Top NBA Prospect: Cooper Flagg
Most Entertaining: RJ Davis

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It’s Official. NC State Men’s Basketball will be Playing in the Lenovo Center

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September 12, 2024

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On Monday, the “PNC Arena” sign came off the building where NC State Men’s Basketball and the Carolina Hurricanes play, with their naming rights contract ending on August 31st. Speculation swirled around the possibility of the building becoming the Lenovo Center, because a leaked image from NHL 25 had the Canes playing on the ice of the Lenovo Center.

There is no need for speculation any longer. It’s official. The Carolina Hurricanes announced this morning that the home of the Wolfpack and Canes is officially the Lenovo Center, beginning this month. Lenovo’s naming rights contract runs through the 2033-34 NHL season.

“Lenovo has been a valued partner of ours for many years,” said Fork. “We’re thrilled to elevate that partnership now by renaming the arena Lenovo Center. Lenovo has both strong local ties and a worldwide footprint, and we’re proud to have the Hurricanes’ name associated with a true leader in global technology. As we transition to this new era, we are grateful for our longtime naming rights collaborator, PNC, who will continue to be a major partner of our organization.”

“This is an exciting day for Raleigh, Wake County, and the whole state of North Carolina,” said Philip Isley, Chairman of the Centennial Authority. “This partnership is about more than just re-naming the arena. Lenovo will play a vital role integrating technology into our upcoming arena renovations and enhancements. Lenovo has deep roots in North Carolina, and we’re thrilled that they are strengthening those roots with this naming rights agreement.”

“Lenovo has called North Carolina our home for nearly two decades. Like the Hurricanes, we take great pride in being a part of the Triangle community and we’re excited to expand our partnership with a world-class sports organization,” said Ryan McCurdy, Senior Vice President and President, Lenovo North America. “The arena is one of the most recognizable venues in the state and the newly named Lenovo Center will continue to be the premier destination for people to enjoy sporting events, concerts, and more.”

Lenovo is a Fortune Global 500 technology company with deep ties to North Carolina since 2005. One of the company’s two global headquarters is located in Morrisville, North Carolina. Lenovo is one of the largest employers in the Triangle region, with an estimated $1.5 billion economic and fiscal impact in North Carolina each year. Lenovo also supports the local community through philanthropic giving, employee volunteering, and community engagement initiatives.

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1999-2002 = Entertainment & Sports Arena

2002-2012 = RBC Center

2012-2024 = PNC Arena

2024-2034 = Lenovo Center

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A “First Look” at the Raleigh Sports & Entertainment District has been Unveiled

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September 11, 2024

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Pacific Elm Properties and Gale Force Sports and Entertainment unveiled today a “first look” of the forthcoming Raleigh Sports & Sports Entertainment District that will neighbor Carter-Finley Stadium and the building formerly known as PNC Arena.

The redevelopment of the 80-acre site, located just off I-40 and adjacent to Carter-Finley Stadium, will provide new opportunities for shopping, dining and entertainment throughout the year, and will feature a unique outdoor realm for sports tailgating and programming. Tenants and outdoor spaces will be curated to serve fans of the Hurricanes and NC State alike, offering new ways to gather before sporting events while honoring the classic tailgating experiences that people have grown to love.

Phase one of the development will include more than 200,000 square feet of entertainment and lifestyle retail, 150,000 square feet of office space, a 150-key hotel and more than 500 apartments. Additional phases will expand this variety of uses over the expected 15-year development timeline.

The first phase, which is slated to kick off in December 2025, will include an expanded plaza to complement the upcoming arena renovation and will feature a 600-foot promenade lined with tailgating suites, balconies and new open space for thousands of fans to gather, blending time-honored traditions with state-of-the-art innovation.

The new tailgating experience will be directly adjacent to a 4,300-seat music venue operated by Live Nation and part of a larger five-acre tailgating space, including the plaza between Carter-Finley Stadium and PNC Arena, which will also receive improvements. Enhanced tailgating and pre- and post-game entertainment options range from well-appointed luxury suites to roomy balconies and community spaces, new food and beverage offerings, a promenade and stage for live entertainment, and elevated amenities like convenient restrooms and additional quick and easy parking. Construction of the first phase also includes two parking garages that line either side of the tailgating experience, which is projected to be completed in time for the 2027 Wolfpack football season.

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Is the PNC Arena About to Become the Lenovo Center?

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Ever since 2012, PNC Arena has been the home of NC State Men’s Basketball and the Carolina Hurricanes. Today, the sign “PNC Arena” came off of the building.

PNC Bank’s naming rights contract ran out on August 31st.

The Hurricanes announced today that they had reached an agreement for PNC Bank to be the sponsor of the arena’s club and club-level seating.

Could the home of NC State Men’s Basketball be called the Lenovo Center Next?

In a leak from the video game NHL 25, the following image has Lenovo Center written on the ice of the Hurricane’s home arena.

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Obviously it hasn’t been confirmed that Lenovo will be the next official sponsor of the arena, but the leaked image from the game  does seem oddly coincidental.

1999-2002 = Entertainment & Sports Arena

2002-2012 = RBC Center

2012-2024 = PNC Arena

2024-TBD = Lenovo Center?

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