U-M basketball gets early test
There are high expectations on the Michigan basketball team for the 2012-13 season, and they are going to get an early test.
The Wolverines, ranked No. 5 in a very early ESPN preseason poll, will host sixth-ranked North Carolina State on Nov. 27 as part of the 14th annual ACCBig Ten Challenge, the network announced Monday.
The Wolfpack went to the Sweet 16 last year, led by forward...
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13 days ago
5 reasons NC State won't win* the ACC
1. The big story broke yesterday with CJ Leslie returning to school. Obviously, this is huge news for the Wolfpack. He’s a high volume, talented, starter. And he had a good season. But how good? Is he really a big enough difference maker that it propels NC State from a good team to one that will be favored to win the ACC?
CJ Leslie is returning to NC State for his junior...
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April 19, 2012
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April 19, 2012
Leslie Coming Back To Pack
C.J. Leslie is returning to North Carolina State for his junior season, a decision that will make the Wolfpack one of the favorites in the ACC next year.The 6-foot-8 forward averaged a team-best 14.7 points and was second with 7.3 rebounds per game. ''I wanted to take my time as much as possible,'' Leslie said during a news conference Wednesday afternoon. ''...
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April 19, 2012
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April 19, 2012
C.J. Leslie returning to N.C. State
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) -- Basketball standout C.J. Leslie is returning to North Carolina State for his junior season, a decision that will make the Wolfpack one of the favorites in the Atlantic Coast Conference next year.
The 6-foot-8 forward averaged a team-best 14.7 points and was second with 7.3 rebounds per game. The deadline for players to declare early for the NBA draft was April...
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April 18, 2012
NC State's Leslie to return next season
Basketball standout C.J. Leslie is returning to North Carolina State for his junior season, a decision that will make the Wolfpack one of the favorites in the Atlantic Coast Conference next year.
The 6-foot-8 forward averaged a team-best 14.7 points and was second with 7.3 rebounds per game. The deadline for players to declare early for the NBA Draft was April 29.
''I wanted...
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April 18, 2012
C.J. Leslie’s Return Bodes Well For N.C. State’s Expectations
It’s official.
North Carolina State forward C.J. Leslie is returning to Raleigh for his junior season.
Leslie’s formal decision went public Wednesday afternoon after the school issued this press release detailing the 6-foot-8 forward’s desire to return to school.
“After talking this over with my family, we have decided it would best for me to return for...
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April 18, 2012
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April 18, 2012
CJ Leslie returning to NC State basketball team
Basketball standout C.J. Leslie is returning to North Carolina State for his junior season.
The school issued a statement saying Leslie would discuss his decision Wednesday afternoon during a scheduled press conference.
The 6-foot-8 forward averaged a team-best 14.7 points and added 7.3 rebounds per game.
He led the Wolfpack this season to a 24-13 record and its first NCAA tournament...
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April 18, 2012
VIDEO: Leslie Discusses Future
RALEIGH, N.C. -- NC State forward C.J. Leslie met with the media tonight prior to the Wolfpack's banquet.
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April 09, 2012
Improving Leslie on a roll for Wolfpack
C.J. Leslie is finally meeting the expectations that followed him as a touted recruit to North Carolina State.
At least some of the credit goes to first-year Wolfpack coach Mark Gottfried and his staff.
Gottfried has shown the right touch in guiding the 6-foot-8 sophomore, who has developed into a consistent performer thriving on more than just raw athleticism. It's a big reason...
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March 20, 2012
Leslie leads NC State past Virginia, 67-64
C.J. Leslie had 19 points and 14 rebounds and North Carolina State, attempting to remove all doubt about its NCAA tournament status, beat Virginia 67-64 on Friday to advance to the semifinals of the ACC tournament.
Mike Scott had 23 points and 10 rebounds and Joe Harris finished with 18 points for Virginia.
The Wolfpack will play No. 1 seed North Carolina in Saturday's first...
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March 09, 2012
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