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Will Wade sends farewell message to NC State after LSU return

It’s official: North Carolina State coach Will Wade is leaving after one season and going back to LSU. Wade will become the new men’s basketball head coach for the Tigers after spending just one season with the NC State Wolfpack.

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LSU, Will Wade reunion shows much has changed in college athletics since controversial previous exit

Wade coached at LSU from 2017-22 and was a key figure in an NCAA recruiting scandal that resulted in the arrests of four assistant coaches.

The 'Men's Final Fours since 2000' quiz

Devon Marshall News / NC State Wolfpack on SI / March 26

Devon Marshall Approaches Pro Day With Eyes Wide Open

RALEIGH — For a cornerback who once dubbed himself "Marshall Island" during the 2025 season, NC State's Devon Marshall hasn't lost that same sense of confidence as he battles through the pre-draft process.

The Impact of Zamareya Jones Leaving NC State

RALEIGH — NC State's sophomore point guard is gone, as Zamareya Jones announced her intention to enter the transfer portal when it opens in April. The productive backcourt player took major steps in his second season with the Wolfpack, but ultimately chose to pursue other opportunities after two years with the program.

North Carolina State Wolfpack News / NC State Wolfpack on SI / March 26

Assessing NC State Measurables From Wolfpack Pro Day

RALEIGH — NC State hosted its 2026 Pro Day on Tuesday. Representatives from all 32 NFL organizations showed up to watch 19 different members from the 2025 Wolfpack roster, all hoping to impress in the physical testing and other drills.

College Football News / NC State Wolfpack on SI / March 24

NC State Announces List of Pro Day Participants

RALEIGH — The pre-draft process is well underway for hundreds of former college players around the country looking for their first shots in the NFL. NC

North Carolina State Wolfpack News / NC State Wolfpack on SI / March 24

2 Wolfpack Players With a Lot to Prove on Pro Day

RALEIGH — The road to the NFL is already well underway for hundreds of college football players, with the Senior Bowl, Shrine Bowl and NFL Scouting Combine all in the rearview at the end of March.

North Carolina State Wolfpack News / NC State Wolfpack on SI / March 23

Wolfpack Pro Day Preview: 3 Names to Know

RALEIGH —With the NFL Draft right around the corner at the end of April, NC State is hosting a Pro Day for several members of the 2025 team who hold hopes of playing in the league.

North Carolina State Wolfpack News / NC State Wolfpack on SI / March 23

No Zoe Brooks Haunts NC State in Tournament Loss

NC State's 2025-26 season came to a bitter end in Ann Arbor, Mich., on Sunday, as it fell to No. 2 seed Michigan in the second round of the 2026 NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament 92-63.

North Carolina State Wolfpack News / NC State Wolfpack on SI / March 22

Major Observations From NC State's Season-Ending Loss to Michigan

NC State hoped to shock the college basketball world by upsetting No. 2 seed Michigan in the second round of the NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament. However,

North Carolina State Wolfpack News / NC State Wolfpack on SI / March 22

NC State Embraces Experience and Underdog Mindset in NCAA Tournament

Several members of NC State women's basketball, most notably sophomore guard Zamareya Jones, stated that they weren't in the NCAA Tournament to just play in one game.

North Carolina State Wolfpack News / NC State Wolfpack on SI / March 21

3 Standout Performers in a Wolfpack Tournament Win

NC State women's basketball didn't want to simply participate in the NCAA Tournament after a disappointing result in the ACC postseason. The Wolfpack wanted a win and it earned it against a Tennessee team that the Pack already knocked out all the way back in the season opener in November.

NC State Loses Key Player to Injury in NCAA Tournament Win

NC State women's basketball found itself in control in its first game of the 2026 NCAA Tournament, leading No. 10 seed Tennessee by seven points in the third quarter.

North Carolina State Wolfpack News / NC State Wolfpack on SI / March 21

Wolfpack Snatches First Game in Crucial Road Series

No. 10 NC State hit the road for the first true road series of the season on Friday, heading to Tallahassee for a crucial, ranked three-game series against No.

Jones Authors Dominant NCAA Tournament Performance for NC State

Throughout the 2025-26 season, sophomore guard Zamareya Jones played with confidence and edge for NC State. Both of those things came out in bunches in the Wolfpack's 76-61 victory over Tennessee in the first round of the 2026 NCAA Tournament.

North Carolina State Wolfpack News / NC State Wolfpack on SI / March 20

Immediate Takeaways and Observations From NC State's First Round Win

NC State proved itself once again when facing Tennessee, escaping with a 76-61 win on Friday in Ann Arbor, Mich., in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.

North Carolina State Wolfpack News / NC State Wolfpack on SI / March 20

Projecting NC State's First Round Starting Five Against Tennessee

NC State women's basketball is set to begin its journey through the 2026 NCAA Tournament in Ann Arbor, Mich., against a familiar foe. The Wolfpack took on Tennessee when both teams began the year ranked in the top 10, knocking off the Volunteers in the season opener in Greensboro, N.C.

3 Things NC State Fans Should Know About Tennessee

NC State women's basketball is ready to start its NCAA Tournament journey in Ann Arbor, Mich., as a No. 7 seed, taking on Tennessee in the No. 10 slot on Friday.

North Carolina State Wolfpack News / Yardbarker / March 19

49ers hosting Texas A&M star wideout for top-30 visit

The San Francisco 49ers will host Texas A&M standout wide receiver KC Concepcion for a top-30 visit, college football analyst Ryan Fowler reported Thursday. The top-30 visit could signal San Francisco has serious interest in drafting the electric wideout.

NFL Draft intel: Miami’s Jaylen Waddle replacement, Fernando Mendoza’s big issue, Jets’ dilemma

Cameron Heyward opens up about Connor Heyward leaving Steelers for Raiders

The 'TD-catch leaders by NFL team' quiz

North Carolina State Wolfpack News / NC State Wolfpack on SI / March 19

Wolfpack Continues Rolling With Another Midweek Victory

A week before Tuesday, NC State baseball hosted a Coastal Athletic Association opponent for a midweek game, losing to the Elon Phoenix 2-0 at Doak Field.

North Carolina State Wolfpack News / NC State Wolfpack on SI / March 18

Wolfpack Locker Room Processes First Four Loss

DAYTON, Ohio — Not long after Tramon Mark buried a pair of mid-range jumpers to put NC State away in the final minutes of the First Four matchup against Texas, the Wolfpack locker room was filled with a quiet disappointment.

North Carolina State Wolfpack News / NC State Wolfpack on SI / March 18

First Four Loss Ends College Careers for Key Wolfpack Seniors

DAYTON, Ohio — When the horn sounded and Texas stormed the court at UD Arena victorious, NC State's first season under coach Will Wade came to a gut-wrenching end.

College Basketball News / NC State Wolfpack on SI / March 16

3 Ways the Wolfpack Can Beat the Longhorns

DAYTON, Ohio — The NCAA Tournament is here and NC State is right in the mix with the other 67 teams in the field, all competing for a chance at March glory.

Kevin Concepcion News / Yardbarker / March 16

Will KC Concepcion's NFL Draft stock take a hit after injury news?

Concepcion has had a medical issue surface before the 2026 NFL Draft.

Ty Simpson seems to be flirting hard with team that may not draft him

Giants eyeing RB Jeremiyah Love as their next Saquon Barkley?

Packers linked to Miami Hurricanes CB in 2026 NFL Draft

Cowboys, Eagles may be battling for same WR in NFL Draft

Which college football blue bloods are actually still blue bloods in 2026?

North Carolina State Wolfpack News / College Sports Only / March 10

NC State Baseball Player Performs Incredible Pregame National Anthem

There is nothing cooler than rocking the national anthem with a saxophone as a player in a Division 1 baseball game. NC State’s Andrew Wiggins is an outfielder for the Wolfpack, but his talents go way beyond the playing field.