One final box checked off in NYC. ✅

NC State, Tennessee men's basketball set for neutral court game in 2026-27 season NC State men's basketball is set to face off with Tennessee in a neutral-court game in Nashville during the 2026-27 season. The contest will pit first-year Wolfpack head coach Justin Gainey up against...

NC State is set to face Tennessee in a neutral-court game in Nashville, according to @JonRothstein.

First-year NC State head coach Justin Gainey against his mentor in Rick Barnes. The Pack will also play three games against the SEC next season.

NC State Basketball Hoop Scoop 4/22/26: Latest on Paul McNeil Jr., WBB recruiting and more NC State men's basketball is still waiting on a definitive answer from Paul McNeil, while women's basketball recently hosted a key visitor and has another on campus at the moment.

NC State is still waiting on a definitive answer from Paul McNeil, while women's basketball recently hosted a key visitor and has another on campus at the moment.

All of that and more in the latest Hoop Scoop:

NC State has landed its first frontcourt transfer portal piece in the 2026 cycle in UC Irvine transfer Kyle Evans.

The 6-foot-10 big man averaged 12.1 points, 8.7 rebounds, and a nation-leading 3.3 blocks per game last season.

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First look at Alabama transfer PF Taylor Bol Bowen in NC State threads during his official visit.

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Only caught two fish, but it was an awesome day. One of the boats brought in nine fish — including four Mahi Mahi!

NC State Basketball VIP Note 4/19/26: Wolfpack working on more official visits NC State men's basketball is set to host multiple official visitors in the coming days, including one that will officially start on Sunday afternoon.

NC State is expected to have two big men arrive on Sunday, and multiple others in the coming days.

Here’s the latest scoop 👇👇

Just dropped some intel from the middle of the Atlantic Ocean on more upcoming official visitors for NC State — including another big man moving his OV up to tomorrow. 👀👀

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NC State men's basketball has landed its second transfer guard in the 2026 cycle in Preston Almead from Hofstra.

The CAA Rookie of the Year announced his decision while taking an official visit with the Wolfpack on Saturday morning.

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Heading out on the Maggie for the Pack Rock. 🎣

Hopefully no breaking news happens in the next 10 hours…

NC State guard Qadence Samuels is set to return to the Wolfpack for the 2026-27 season. Wes Moore will now return two guards from last season's starting lineup.

Samuels averaged 6.4 points and 4.8 rebounds with 1.2 assists last season.

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NC State is set to host multiple visitors this coming weekend, including one that starts later today.

Here's a full breakdown of the upcoming visitors for PackPower247 subscribers.

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Musa Sagnia became the ninth NC State player to enter the transfer portal this offseason. The Gambian big man posted 2.3 points and 2.8 rebounds per game in his lone season with the Wolfpack.

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Another new Hoop Scoop just dropped!

Get updates on Anton Bonke's upcoming visit, talks with Paul McNeil Jr., Colby Garland's recruitment, another new target emerging and more.

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Four-star CG Christian Hammond knew he found his new home in Raleigh. 🐺

He discussed his commitment to NC State, the impact the coaching staff had on his decision, and what he's bringing to the Wolfpack with Pack Power.

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BREAKING: Santa Clara transfer guard Christian Hammond has committed to NC State. The four-star combo guard committed to the Wolfpack during his official visit.

The 6-foot-4 rising junior averaged 15.6 points and was named to the All-WCC First Team.

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On this episode of Coffee With Cory, we break down the new assistants for the NC State, what they bring to Raleigh, an overall look at Justin Gainey's first coaching staff and other pieces that might have been overlooked thus far.

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NC State is set to host four-star transfer PG Christian Hammond for an official visit this weekend.

The 6-foot-4 Santa Clara PG averaged 15.6 points and 2.5 assists while shooting 48.4 percent from the field last season.

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BREAKING: NC State is finalizing a deal with former Kansas State associate head coach Matthew Driscoll to join Justin Gainey's coaching staff.

Driscoll was a long-time head coach at North Florida and was recently the interim coach for the Wildcats.

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NEWS: NC State is finalizing a deal to hire former Kentucky associate head coach Alvin Brooks III to Justin Gainey's staff.

Brooks III, 46, spent the last two seasons with Mark Pope and Kentucky after a long stint with Scott Drew at Baylor.

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NC State guard Paul McNeil Jr. entering transfer portal, open to return NC State guard Paul McNeil Jr. is set to enter the transfer portal following a breakout sophomore season with the Wolfpack.

NC State guard Paul McNeil Jr. plans to enter the transfer portal while leaving the door open for a return, per @jeffborzello.bsky.social.

McNeil tied the program record for single-season 3-pointers with 105 as the lone remaining player from the previous roster.

NC State wing Terrance Arceneaux is entering the transfer portal following one season with the Wolfpack.

The 6-foot-6 wing averaged 3.8 points and 2.6 rebounds in 15.8 minutes per game last season.

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Need to make lunch or dinner plans? Come out to Amedeo's today between 11 a.m. and 9 p.m. and 15% of all dine-in sales will go directly to ALS United!

Can't make it out? You can donate here and be entered in a raffle for three NC State gift baskets: secure.alsnc.org/site/TR/Endu...

Today is the day!

Come out to Amedeo's between 11 a.m. and 9 p.m., and 15% of all dine-in purchases go directly toward ALS United!

Can't make it out? You can donate here and be entered in a raffle for three NC State gift baskets: secure.alsnc.org/site/TR/Endu...

NC State's Justin Gainey set to add SEC assistant to staff NC State men's basketball coach Justin Gainey is looking to build a strong coaching staff as a first-time head coach, and Pack Power sources have indicated he is set to bring in a current SEC assistan...

NC State's Justin Gainey is set to add a veteran SEC assistant to the staff, per @ncstate247.bsky.social sources.

He's also closing in on another long-time head coach to start filling out an experienced staff.

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NC State's Justin Gainey set to add SEC assistant to staff NC State men's basketball coach Justin Gainey is looking to build a strong coaching staff as a first-time head coach, and Pack Power sources have indicated he is set to bring in a current SEC assistan...

NC State's Justin Gainey is set to add a veteran SEC assistant to the staff, per @ncstate247.bsky.social sources.

He's also closing in on another long-time head coach to start filling out an experienced staff.

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Watched this happen live and it was hilarious. Lopez literally punched Soler WITH A BASEBALL IN HIS PITCHING HAND. 😂

Oh yes. Nebraska is the likely destination. The Huskers tried to pull Trumble away last year.

Coffee With Cory: Early Transfer Portal Targets for NC State Men's Basketball On this episode of Coffee With Cory, we'll take a look at some of the early targets on the Wolfpack's radar, dive into the way Gainey could look to construct the roster and give some details on the early...

On this episode of Coffee With Cory, we'll take a look at some of the early targets on the Wolfpack's radar, dive into the way Justin Gainey could look to construct the roster and give some details on the early portion of the transfer portal.

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UNC has now tied up $18.3 million per year worth of coaching contracts in Bill Belichick and Michael Malone.

They have a combined one year of college head coaching experience — Belichick going 4-8 (2-6 ACC) last season.