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NC State Basketball Treasures Become Teammates Again

Earlier this month, NC State basketball great DJ Burns agreed to play for Team Challenge ALS in this summer's TBT. At the time, the rest of the roster included only a handful of other locked-in pieces, none of much significance to the average Wolfpack enthusiast.

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NC State is an Early 12.5-Point Favorite Over ECU in the 2025 Football Season Opener

August 28th is still a ways away, but the early betting lines are out for NC State’s season opener against ECU at Carter-Finley Stadium. Currently, the Wolfpack is a 12.5-point favorite over the Pirates, and the total is set at 56.5.

Justin Joly News / Pack Insider / June 27

Watch: ALL of NC State TE Justin Joly’s 2024 Touchdowns

NC State Tight End Justin Joly had 43 receptions for 661 yards and 4 touchdowns in 2024 as a Junior with the Wolfpack, after spending his first two seasons at UCONN.

Dave Doeren News / College Football News / June 24

NC State Football Preview 2025: Can Dave Doeren and the Wolfpack Finally Win 10 Games?

Seriously? SMU played for the ACC Championship last season? The ACC didn’t have a football championship until 2005, but NC State has the dubious negative of being one of two current ACC teams - Cal and Stanford don’t count yet - that hasn’t played in the title game.

College Football News / Larry Brown Sports / June 25

Top prospect calls out Bill Belichick after committing to NC State

One of the top high school recruits in the country called out Bill Belichick after committing to NC State rather than North Carolina over the weekend.

Legendary coach not buying the Arch Manning hype

BYU gets massive win with commitment of 5-star QB Ryder Lyons over Oregon

The 25 greatest college football teams of the 2010s

The '2008 NFL playoff coaches and QBs' quiz

D.J. Burns News / Pack Insider / June 22

Former NC State Forward DJ Burns is Tied for the 5th Best Odds to Win the TBT MVP

NC State legend DJ Burns will be playing in the TBT (The Basketball Tournament) with Team Challenge ALS, and the former ACC Tournament MVP is tied for the 5th best odds to win the MVP award.

D.J. Burns News / Pack Insider / June 20

How did NC State Favorite DJ Burns do in his 1st Professional Season?

NC State fan favorite DJ Burns just wrapped up his first professional season in South Korea with the Sono Skygunners. Burns started for the Skygunners, averaging 9.3 points, 3.6 rebounds, and 2.1 assists over 54 games, shooting 51.8% from the field.

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

Elite NC State Basketball Target Schedules Wolfpack Visit

Zephyrhills Christian Academy (Fla.) five-star rising senior Toni Bryant was in Raleigh for an unofficial visit with the NC State basketball program back in late April.

D.J. Burns News / Pack Insider / June 19

NC State Legend DJ Burns is Playing in the The Basketball Tournament this Summer

NC State legend DJ Burns is playing in the The Basketball Tournament this summer for Team Challenge ALS. NC State Legend DJ Burns to Compete in The Basketball Tournament with Team Challenge ALS NC State legend DJ Burns is playing in The Basketball Tournament (TBT) this summer for Team Challenge ALS.

North Carolina State Wolfpack News / Pack Insider / June 16

Seven NC State Players Earned Spots on Phil Steele’s 2025 Preseason All-ACC Football Teams

Phil Steele’s 2025 Preseason All-ACC Football Teams are out, and 7 NC State players earned spots. 1st Team SR TE Justin Joly RS SR LB Sean Brown Joly transferred to NC State last offseason after spending his first two seasons at UCONN.

North Carolina State Wolfpack News / Pack Insider / June 14

Freshman Matthew Able was NC State Men’s Basketball Player of the Week

Freshman Shooting Guard Matt Able was NC State Men’s Basketball Wolfpack Standard Player of the Week this week. Here’s what Wolfpack Head Coach Will Wade had to say about Able.

Justin Joly News / Pack Insider / June 11

NC State Tight End Justin Joly Earns Preseason All-American Honors

Phil Steele has released his 2025 Preseason All-American and All-ACC Teams, and NC State Senior Tight End Justin Joly has earned 1st Team All-ACC honors and 4th Team All-American.

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

Premier Guard Lands on NC State Basketball Recruiting Wishlist

As projected here at NC State Wolfpack On SI last week, Montverde Academy (Fla.) five-star King Gibson has received an offer from first-year NC State basketball head coach Will Wade and the Wolfpack.

Corey Coley News / Pack Insider / June 7

NC State CB Corey Coley Jr. Loses Lawsuit Against NCAA for a 5th Year of Eligibility

Back in February, NC State Cornerback Corey Coley Jr. filed a lawsuit against the NCAA, appealing for a 5th year of collegiate eligibility. According to WRAL, a North Carolina District Court Judge denied Coley Jr.’s request in preliminary injunction.

North Carolina State Wolfpack News / Pack Insider / June 5

NC State Pitcher Derrick Smith has Entered the Transfer Portal

NC State junior pitcher Derrick Smith has entered the transfer portal. Smith is arguably the most significant Wolfpack player to enter the portal so far.

Anthony Belton News / Gridiron Heroics / May 27

Packers' contract dispute believed to be holdup with promising rookie

The Packers have signed every selection from the 2025 draft class to a rookie contract except one.

Aaron Rodgers addresses his relationship with Packers

Matt LaFleur reveals Packers had 'conversations' about reuniting with All-Pro player

Which NFL teams still have the biggest roster holes left to fill?

The '2023 NFL Team receiving yards leader' quiz

Anthony Belton News / Pro Football Rumors / May 26

Packers rookie Anthony Belton to work at RT, G

After primarily playing left tackle in college, Packers rookie Anthony Belton is expected to develop versatility at right tackle and guard in the NFL, according to WISC-TV’s Jason Wilde.

Anthony Belton News / Yardbarker / April 29

NC State's Anthony Belton brings a much-needed element to Packers offense

He checks in at a massive 6-foot-6, 335 pounds, and was a three-year starting left tackle for the NC State Wolfpack.

Packers' WR corps could have a new look following 2025 NFL Draft

NFC draft grades: What teams earned an 'A' besides Giants?

The best selection each NFL team made in the 2025 draft

The '2023 NFL Team receiving yards leader' quiz

College Basketball (W) News / Field Level Media / March 29

Aneesah Morrow, LSU overtake NC State to reach Elite Eight

Aneesah Morrow scored 30 points and grabbed 19 rebounds as No. 3 seed LSU rallied past No. 2 seed N.C. State 80-73.

Angel Reese posts strong two-word message after LSU's Sweet 16 win

Dawn Staley defends referees after South Carolina's Sweet 16 win over Maryland

Duke breaks bitter rival North Carolina's heart in Sweet 16 win

UConn star Paige Bueckers announces WNBA Draft decision

The 'Women's Naismith Award winners' quiz

North Carolina State Wolfpack News / Yardbarker / March 24

NC State women set multiple program records in dominant win over Michigan State

The second-seeded NC State Wolfpack put on a clinic in Monday's Round of 32 game against the seven-seeded Michigan State Spartans. The Wolfpack knocked down 15 threes and defeated the Spartans, 83-49, to punch their ticket to the Sweet 16 in the Spokane 1 regional.

Sunday women's NCAA Tournament winners, losers: Bad day for Big 10

Athletes who were stars for their hometown pro teams

The 'College nicknames that don't end in s' quiz

College Basketball (W) News / Field Level Media / March 8

NC State edges Georgia Tech, faces North Carolina in ACC tournament semifinals

Aziaha James made two free throws with 7 seconds left and No. 7 North Carolina State escaped with a 73-72 victory over Georgia Tech in the quarterfinals of the Atlantic Coast Conference tournament Friday at Greensboro, N.C.

The 'Women's Naismith Award winners' quiz

College Basketball (W) News / Yardbarker / February 23

NC State women's upset could mean parity in NCAA Tournament

NC State women's upset of No. 1 Notre Dame highlights potential parity in NCAA Tournament

North Carolina's State home upset over No. 1 Notre Dame on Sunday proves there may not be a clear national championship favorite in the 2025 NCAA Tournament.

Women's Top 25 roundup

No. 10 St. John's completes season sweep of struggling UConn

Indiana takes charge late, extends the misery for No. 13 Purdue

No. 22 Memphis handles FAU

UCLA beats Ohio State for Mick Cronin's 500th victory as head coach