Good schedule, bad schedule: Who helped, harmed their NCAA tournament chances?
When the 2020 NCAA tournament rolls around, these teams could rise or fall based on the aggressiveness of their non-conference schedules.
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2020 Schedule
8th in ACC
- 11/5
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- 11/19
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- 11/28
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- 12/15
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- 1/20
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- 1/27
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- 2/11
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Keatts: Wolfpack focused on ball, not NCAA case
North Carolina State coach Kevin Keatts said he's focused on his players and how successful they can be, not the ongoing NCAA infractions case against the program.
Funderburk breaks Wolfpack policy, suspended
NC State has suspended DJ Funderburk, who averaged 8.8 points and 4.2 rebounds while shooting 55% off the bench last season as a sophomore.
Smith denies being paid to play for NC State
Dennis Smith Jr., the ACC freshman of the year in 2016-17, told NC State officials that he didn't know former Adidas consultant T.J. Gassnola and that neither he nor his family was paid by anybody to ensure Smith played for the Wolfpack.
NCAA suspends deadlines in corruption cases
The NCAA is suspending its deadlines for schools to respond to charges levied by the governing body in the wake of college basketball's corruption scandal.
NC State gives Keatts 2-year contract extension
North Carolina State has approved a two-year contract extension for men's basketball coach Kevin Keatts.
Gassnola avoids prison in college bribery scandal
Thomas "T.J." Gassnola, who pleaded guilty in April 2018 to conspiracy to commit wire fraud for his role in pay-for-play schemes to steer recruits to Adidas-sponsored schools, was sentenced to probation.
3 convicted in NCAA pay-for-play trial file appeal
Attorneys representing former Adidas executive James Gatto, Adidas consultant Merl Code and aspiring business manager Christian Dawkins have filed an appeal claiming their clients might have broken NCAA rules but didn't commit federal crimes.
NC State hit with D. Smith Jr.-related violations
The NCAA has charged North Carolina State with four violations, accusing a former assistant coach of providing payments and benefits connected to the recruitment of basketball player Dennis Smith Jr.
A conversation with Jonathan Hock, director of six 30 for 30 films.
Our 10th anniversary podcast series continues with the director responsible for more 30 for 30 films than anyone else, Jonathan Hock. His six films have covered the iconic Jim Valvano and his 1983 NC State basketball team's run to the championship, the infamous Soviet hockey team, and the fleeting promise of great young athletes. In this episode, Hock talks to Jody Avirgan about why few things are as irretrievable as an athlete's past triumphs. These films and the entire 30 for 30 collection are available exclusively on our streaming service ESPN+ (es.pn/2shPit7), and all our bonus conversations about 30 for 30 films are available in our podcast archives (http://bit.ly/30Chat).
Chasing Ghosts: Can NC State follow UVa out of wilderness?
NC State has not found a long-term coaching answer since Jim Valvano's ouster in 1990. What has held the Wolfpack back?
College basketball's winners and losers of the NBA draft deadline
Wednesday was the deadline for player entry in the 2019 NBA draft. Here are the college teams with bigger (or fewer) worries.
Video: Dawkins boasted of ties to Miller, others
A video recording of a conversation that was played Wednesday in the college basketball corruption trial featured aspiring sports agent Christian Dawkins promoting his connections to top coaches, including Arizona's Sean Miller.
NC State adds Lehigh's Andree as grad transfer
Lehigh's Pat Andree, who averaged 12.7 points and 6.0 rebounds while shooting 42 percent from 3-point range over the past two seasons, is headed to NC State as a graduate transfer for next season.
Where does Virginia rank among all the national championship teams?
Headlined by the 1972 UCLA Bruins, 81 teams have cut down the nets at an NCAA tournament. Virginia became the latest on Monday. Where do the Cavs rank all time?
Gatto to pay back $342K to NC State, Kansas
James Gatto, the former Adidas executive convicted in the college basketball corruption trial, will pay NC State and Kansas a total of $342,437.75 in legal fees and repayment of scholarships.
NC State recruit Lecque explores NBA eligibility
NC State recruit Jalen Lecque appears to meet the qualifications to enter the NBA draft and has submitted paperwork with the league exploring his eligibility.
Mathews scores 44 to carry Lipscomb over NC State 94-93
Garrison Mathews had a career-high 44 points as Lipscomb narrowly defeated North Carolina State 94-93 in the quarterfinals of the NIT on Wednesday night.
Cooper scores in final seconds to win Lipscomb the game (0:35)
Buckland's no-look dish to Mathews leads to massive dunk (0:20)
Mathews fires from deep, notches 41 points (0:15)
Funderburk lays home the jam (0:15)
Beverly unloads to increase NC State's lead (0:17)
Dorn strikes early with heart-pounding layup (0:17)
2018-19 ACC Standings
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia | 16-2 | - | 35-3 |
| North Carolina | 16-2 | - | 29-7 |
| Duke | 14-4 | 2 | 32-6 |
| Florida State | 13-5 | 3 | 29-8 |
| Virginia Tech | 12-6 | 4 | 26-9 |
| Syracuse | 10-8 | 6 | 20-14 |
| Louisville | 10-8 | 6 | 20-14 |
| NC State | 9-9 | 7 | 24-12 |
| Clemson | 9-9 | 7 | 20-14 |
| Georgia Tech | 6-12 | 10 | 14-18 |
| Boston College | 5-13 | 11 | 14-17 |
| Miami | 5-13 | 11 | 14-18 |
| Wake Forest | 4-14 | 12 | 11-20 |
| Pittsburgh | 3-15 | 13 | 14-19 |
| Notre Dame | 3-15 | 13 | 14-19 |
Team Stats
Points Per Game80.143rd
Rebounds Per Game38.563rd
Assists Per Game15.088th
Points Allowed71.3175th
2020 Recruits
| NAME | POS | STATUS | GRADE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cam Hayes | PG | Committed | 82 |
| Ebenezer Dowuona | C | Committed | 80 |
| Nick Farrar | PF | Committed | - |
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Tournament History
| Final Fours | 3 |
| Tournament Record | 37-25 |
| Championship Seasons | 1974, 1983 |
| Tournament Appearances | 26 |