Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images New NCAA rules allow additional preseason games “The new rules would allow schools to play “up to” two intrasquad scrimmages at an off-campus location. Schools could also play two exhibition games against NCAA-affiliated schools, including Division I. According to the report, it would be permissible to publicize the scrimmages … [Read more...] about Wolfpack to Play Open Scrimmage With UNC-W
NC State launches NIL store for its athletes
Photo by Lance King/Getty Images NC State announced an official online NIL store this week—it’s legal now for schools to directly involve themselves with NIL now—and you can give that a look here. It’s bare-bones at the moment, with a half dozen Wolfpack sports represented, and not all of the athletes in those sports have opted in. Here is KC’s storefront, for example, … [Read more...] about NC State launches NIL store for its athletes
Let’s talk 2024 breakout candidates
Photo by Bryan M. Bennett/Getty Images Who ya got? There are a lot of guys on this NC State team who are going to step into new roles or larger ones, and with the Wolfpack losing a lot of production, especially off the defense, opportunities abound. Here are a few guesses at who will seize them. 1.) Wesley Grimes — While Noah Rogers’ talent is undeniable, I like the … [Read more...] about Let’s talk 2024 breakout candidates
NC State checks in at #29 in final preseason SP+ rankings; ACC predicted for improvement
Photo by Lance King/Getty Images A lot of upward mobility projected for the conference Bill Connelly released his final SP+ preseason rankings for the 2024 season over at ESPN, and NC State checks in at #29, up 10 spots from the final 2023 rankings. Connelly notes in the article the difference between the human polls (22nd in Coaches, 24th in AP) and his ratings for NC … [Read more...] about NC State checks in at #29 in final preseason SP+ rankings; ACC predicted for improvement
Jon Rothstein Picks the Wolfpack #6 in the ACC in ‘24-’25
Michael beats Jeremy Roach to the basket | Photo by Lance King/Getty Images For what it’s worth ... Jon Rothstein has rolled around to the ACC in his preseason look at the ’24-’25 season and interviewed Kevin Keatts in his most recently published podcast. He’s got the Pack at sixth in the league – but with 8 new players, he’s just guessing. However, by ranking us 6th … [Read more...] about Jon Rothstein Picks the Wolfpack #6 in the ACC in ‘24-’25