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RALEIGH, N.C. -- NC State men's basketball floundered late in the season, but still has a chance to right the ship in the coming days and weeks in March. No fanbase understands that more than Wolfpack Nation, but what happened to this team and how can State truly fix it in the ACC Tournament and beyond?
Pack Power Editor Cory Smith is joined by Charlie Gribble and Miles Masercola to discuss the Wolfpack's issues late in the season, how State can get back on track in the ACC Tournament and more. We'll also cover another strong week for NC State baseball, Pack women's basketball bowing out early in the ACC Tournament and more.
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It's no secret that NC State men's basketball is in a full-on late-season collapse heading into the postseason, with four straight losses and dropping six of its last seven games overall. The Wolfpack (19-12, 10-8 ACC) is in desperate need of at least one more win to all but lock in its spot in the NCAA Tournament, but what does the Pack need to do to truly hit reset entering the ACC Tournament?
On this episode of Coffee With Cory, Pack Power editor Cory Smith takes a look at common themes for the Wolfpack during the free fall, what the Pack can do to take down Stanford a second time around -- if that's the matchup -- and where State actually stands entering the postseason. Get all of that and more on the latest Coffee With Cory!
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RALEIGH, N.C. -- NC State men's basketball dropped its fourth straight and sixth in the last seven games after a heartbreaking 85-84 loss to Stanford on Senior Day. The Wolfpack (19-12, 10-8 ACC) fought back late in the game, but Stanford executed to perfection down the stretch to notch a one-point win on a day where the Pack shot 25-of-34 from the free-throw line.
On this episode of the Postgame Podcast, Cory Smith and Charlie Gribble discuss what went wrong for NC State in the loss to Stanford, the struggles at the free-throw line, the Wolfpack's inability to pull ahead late and where the Wolfpack stands heading into Charlotte for the ACC Tournament. Get all of that and more on the latest Postgame Podcast.
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NC State football is already two weeks into spring practices and we got our first public comments from Dave Doeren about how things are going on Thursday morning. Doeren spoke about a number of topics, but he highlighted players standing out early on with the media throughout the availability.
On this episode of Coffee With Cory, Michael Clark jumps on to discuss players like CJ Bailey, Jimarion McCrimon, Joshisa Trader, Harvey Dyson, Raul Agguire and several others who are standing out. Get all of that and more on the latest edition of Coffee With Cory!
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After a hot start to ACC play, NC State men's basketball is slipping in the wrong direction at the beginning of March. With losses in five of the last six games, the Wolfpack (19-11, 10-7 ACC) is still comfortably in the NCAA Tournament, but is certainly not doing itself any favors.
On the latest Coffee With Cory, Pack Power Editor Cory Smith breaks down where NC State basketball stands in the latest bracketology, takes a look at the overall résumé for the Pack after a blowout loss to No. 1 Duke and what Will Wade's squad needs to do moving forward. Get all of that and more on this episode of Coffee With Cory!
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Last season, Koy Buesgens made noise with a third-place finish at the ACC Championships and locked in a spot at the NCAA Tournament. This year, the Wolfpack sophomore enters the postseason undefeated in ACC duals, multiple Top-5 wins and ranked as the No. 2 wrestler in the country at 149 pounds.
On this episode of Coffee With Cory, Koy Buesgens joins the show to discuss his breakout season, his mindset heading into the ACC Championships as the top contender, his development under Pat Popolizio and the leadership of Isaac Trumble on and off the mat. Get all of that and more on the latest episode of Coffee With Cory!
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Monday night was another brutal missed opportunity for NC State, getting ran out of the gym by No. 1 Duke in a 93-64 beatdown inside Lenovo Center. The Wolfpack (19-11, 10-7 ACC) dropped its third straight game and fifth in the last six to a juggernaut Blue Devils team that whipped the Pack on both ends of the floor in a game that was over before the half.
On this Postgame Podcast, Cory Smith and Brian Geisinger try to recap the blowout loss, what led to the Pack getting manhandled for the final 30 minutes, how Duke took State's big men completely out of the game -- literally -- and what this loss means for State's postseason hopes. Get all of that and more on the latest Postgame Podcast!
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Coming off two straight road losses, NC State returns home to the Lenovo Center with a massive Big Monday matchup against Duke on ESPN. The Wolfpack (19-10, 10-6 ACC) is still chasing its 20th win of the season, but is there any Lenny Magic left as the Pack looks for its seventh win in Raleigh against the Blue Devils in the last 11 meetings?
On this episode of Coffee With Cory, we break down what must go right for the Wolfpack to pull off an upset over No. 1 Duke, a pick to click and a prediction for the Big Monday showdown. Get all of that and more on this Coffee With Cory.
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NC State's offense imploded down the stretch and the defense couldn't stop Cole Certa or Jalen Haralson in a disastrous 96-90 OT loss to Notre Dame. The Wolfpack (19-10, 10-6 ACC) lost its fourth game in the last five and third straight on the road after getting outscored 27-13 in the final 10:56 of regulation and overtime against the hapless Irish.
On this Postgame Podcast, Cory Smith and Charlie Gribble try to make sense of NC State's stunning loss at Notre Dame, what went wrong on both ends of the floor down the stretch, the second-half defensive struggles rearing their ugly head again and what this loss means moving forward. Get all of that and more on the latest Postgame Podcast!
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With LSU men's basketball sitting at 14th in the SEC and barreling toward a fourth straight season at or below .500 in SEC play, head coach Matt McMahon is sitting firmly on the hot seat. Now rumors are circulating from ESPN and Baton Rouge that LSU might be interested in a reunion with Will Wade -- but would it actually make sense for either side?
On this episode of Coffee With Cory, we dive into why the rumblings around Wade and LSU are taking place, what it would mean financially for the Tigers to even come to the table, and what it means for NC State men's basketball. Get all of that and more on the latest Coffee With Cory!
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CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA. -- One week after a blowout win over UNC-Chapel Hill, NC State was on the receiving end in Charlottesville in a 90-61 loss to No. 11 Virginia. The Wolfpack (19-9, 10-5 ACC) were swept by the Hoos with two double-digit losses in the series in a failure on both ends of the court on Tuesday in John Paul Jones Arena.
On this episode of the Postgame Podcast, Cory Smith and Brian Geisinger recap the Wolfpack's woeful start on offense, the struggles in the second half on defense, Paul McNeil Jr. and Darrion Williams closing strong despite the loss. Get all of that and more on the latest Postgame Podcast!
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NC State landed one of -- if not 𝘵𝘩𝘦 -- most substantial recruits of the Dave Doeren era on Monday evening with Gunner Rivers committing to the Wolfpack. The four-star quarterback is the son of NC State Hall of Famer Philip Rivers, but also a Top-50 overall recruit and his arrival fits in perfectly for the Pack with CJ Bailey potentially playing his final season in Raleigh in 2026 before heading to the NFL Draft.
On this episode of Coffee With Cory, 247Sports Director of High School Football Scouting Andrew Ivins joins us to discuss his evaluation of Gunner Rivers, what his commitment means for the future of NC State football, the progression of CJ Bailey in the Wolfpack's offense and thoughts on other top targets for NC State in the 2027 class. Get all of that and more on the latest edition of Coffee With Cory!
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NC State sent shockwaves throughout the college football recruiting world Monday when it landed Fairhope (Ala.) St. Michael quarterback and Wolfpack legacy Gunner Rivers. The 6-foot-3 1/2, 205-pound signal-caller, who's the son of State legend Philip Rivers, is the fourth commitment in the Pack's 2027 recruiting class.
On this Emergency Podcast, Michael Clark and Cory Smith break down the commitment of Rivers, what it means for the 2027 class, how it changes the trajectory of the program and much more. Watch the entire episode to get all the details on the massive commitment.
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NC State men's and women's basketball both got back on track in the last week, with two signature home wins to remain inside the Top 4 in the ACC. With a massive game looming against Virginia on the men's side, Cory Smith and Charlie Gribble are joined this week by former UVA and Wolfpack legend Casey Morsell on this week's show from Amedeo's.
In the first segment, Cory and Charlie will also break down the commitment of Gunner Rivers, the last week for men's and women's hoops, the latest on baseball, softball, wrestling, track & field and more. Then, ACC Champion Casey Morsell will discuss where the Wolfpack stands heading into the final weeks of the season, his thoughts on the turnaround under Will Wade and Ryan Odom and the importance of having a double bye in the ACC Tournament.
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NC State men's basketball is coming off a massive win over UNC-Chapel Hill at home last week, but still has four games left in ACC play to keep climbing up the NCAA Tournament seeding. With a critical matchup at Virginia on Tuesday night, how does the Wolfpack's current résumé actually look?
On today's Coffee With Cory, we take an in-depth look at where the Pack's résumé stands, how the Quad 1 wins stack up, the current NCAA Tournament and ACC Tournament seeding and what the final two weeks hold. Get all of that and more on the latest Coffee With Cory!
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NC State men's basketball put belt to ass on Tuesday night in a blowout win over UNC-Chapel Hill, then pulled out a belt of their own to celebrate in the locker room. But how did that Wolfpack belt come to be? And who created the bedazzled masterpiece?
On this episode of Coffee With Cory, NC State Wilson College of Textiles Student Kayla Bigley joins the show to discuss the bedazzled belt, how it all came together, her background as a textiles student, her journey with the Wolfpack and what's next for her after NC State. Get all of that and more on the latest Coffee With Cory!
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RALEIGH, N.C. -- Regardless of who UNC-Chapel Hill did or did not have on the court, NC State men's basketball's 82-58 extinguishing of the Tar Heels sent a message. Will Wade not only locked in a signature win at home, but did so in his first rivalry game while backing up his words from the offseason -- and locking in a massive résumé win in the process.
On this morning's Coffee With Cory, we take a look at what this win did for the Wolfpack's NCAA Tournament hopes, the latest ACC seeding, what this says about the team's buy-in and more discussion on "Matt Able Szn" finally arriving. Get all of that and more on the latest Coffee With Cory!
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RALEIGH, N.C. -- NC State got up early and never looked back in an 82-58 curb stomping over UNC in Raleigh to win the first game against the Tar Heels in the Will Wade era. The Wolfpack (19-8, 10-4 ACC) finished with five players in double figures, including 20 points from Quadir Copeland and a career-high 19 points from Matt Able in the dominant win.
On this version of the Postgame Podcast, Pack Power Editor Cory Smith is joined by Miles Masercola and Brian Geisinger to recap the Wolfpack's historic beatdown, Ven-Allen Lubin getting revenge, the key performances for the Wolfpack and what this win means for the résumé as March Madness approaches. Get all of that and much more on this episode of the Postgame Podcast!
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Unlike in years past, NC State and UNC-Chapel Hill will only meet up once this season, with the lone game taking place in Raleigh on Tuesday night. The Wolfpack (18-8, 9-4 ACC) is not only looking to topple the Tar Heels (20-5, 8-4 ACC) for the first time since the 2024 ACC Championship Game, but also stay ahead in the conference standings with only a handful of games remaining.
On this morning's Coffee With Cory, we take a look at what NC State needs to do offensively and defensively, our "pick to click," and give a prediction for the rivalry matchup. Get all of that and more on the latest Coffee With Cory!
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NC State men's and women's basketball both struggled in the last week, but have massive opportunities lying ahead. With the Wolfpack men's team hosting UNC and the women's team traveling to Duke, Cory Smith and Charlie Gribble discuss both matchups, the start to the season for the Pack9 in Puerto Rico and Olympic sports success.
On the second half of the podcast, Pack Power football analyst Michael Clark joins the show to break down NC State football ahead of spring practice, the additions of transfers Jai'Lun Hampton and Tad Hudson and the latest on Gunner Rivers' recruitment. Get all of that and more on this week's Pack Power Podcast!
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