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Former Wolfpack Running Back Helps Cal Upset Louisville

RALEIGH — NC State had a bit of a logjam at running back after the 2024 season. Someone was always going to be the odd man out and Kendrick Raphael ended up being the one to leave the Wolfpack program and find a new team.

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D.J. Burns News / Pack Insider / November 9

DJ Burns was chatting up 5-Star PG Deron Rippey Jr during his visit on Friday

While Pack fans were busy watching the new look Wolfpack dismantle UAB on Friday night, 5-star Deron Rippey Jr was sitting court side on his official visit.

North Carolina State Wolfpack News / NC State Wolfpack on SI / November 9

Wolfpack's Late Addition Starting to Find Role After UAB Win

RALEIGH — NC State secured its second win of the season, dominating UAB in the second half en route to a 94-70 victory. The two blowouts have presented head coach Will Wade with ample opportunity to play as many as 12 players and tinker with rotations.

North Carolina State Wolfpack News / NC State Wolfpack on SI / November 8

Will Wade Shares Honest Thoughts After Wolfpack’s 94-70 Win

RALEIGH — While the Wolfpack took care of business in the second game of the season, NC State head coach Will Wade wasn't totally pleased with the effort of his team in the 94-70 win over UAB.

Night-Of Thoughts and Takeaways From NC State's Second Win

In its second outing of the season, NC State found different ways to win the game. The Wolfpack took down Alabama-Birmingham 94-70 in a late Friday night game, with Paul McNeil and Quadir Copeland helping lead the way.

North Carolina State Wolfpack News / Pack Insider / November 8

Where Do the Stat Gurus Rank NC State After Their Win Over UAB?

After defeating UAB 94–70 last night in the Lenovo Center to improve to 2–0, how much did the Wolfpack climb in the stat gurus’ rankings? NC State currently ranks 20th in Evan Miya’s Power Ratings.

North Carolina State Wolfpack News / NC State Wolfpack on SI / November 8

Andy Kennedy's Takeaways After Losing to NC State

RALEIGH — While his time with NC State ended after just one season, UAB head coach Andy Kennedy still has tremendous respect for the Wolfpack program and its current head coach, Will Wade.

North Carolina State Wolfpack News / NC State Wolfpack on SI / November 7

Wolfpack Surges After Cold Start, Cruise Past UAB 94-70

RALEIGH — The second game of NC State’s season didn’t have the same pomp and circumstance as the first, but a dominant second-half performance helped the Wolfpack take down UAB 94-70.

North Carolina State Wolfpack News / Pack Insider / November 7

Quick Hits from NC State’s 94-70 Win Over UAB

NC State defeated UAB 94-70 this evening in the Lenovo Center, improving to 2-0 on the year. Here’s our postgame Quick Hits. It didn’t start pretty, but when you look at the final numbers, the Wolfpack shot incredibly well from the field, making 54.1% of their shots.

North Carolina State Wolfpack News / Pack Insider / November 7

REVENGE GAME?: UAB head coach, Andy Kennedy, a former Wolfpacker, was a contributor to the book that got Jimmy V fired

According to Joe Giglio from the OG Podcast and the guys over at StateFansNation, Andy Kennedy, UAB’s head coach, played one year at NC State and was a part of the 1987 ACC Championship team prior to transferring.

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North Carolina State Wolfpack News / NC State Wolfpack on SI / November 7

Inside NC State Men's Basketball's Big Recruiting Week

While the current iteration of the NC State Wolfpack is focused on being a contender in the 2025-26 season, head coach Will Wade and his staff are alreay laying the foundations for the future of the program.

North Carolina State Wolfpack News / NC State Wolfpack on SI / November 7

Top NC State Wolfpack Target Moves Official Visit Forward

Tragedy struck NC State fans when they learned that bad weather was going to force Dylan Mingo to miss his scheduled visit. It was set to be one of the biggest stretches their program has seen in recent memory as Will Wade welcomed Mingo and Deron Rippey Jr.

North Carolina State Wolfpack News / NC State Wolfpack on SI / November 7