NC State Wolfpack News

What NC State Fans Should Know About Preston Edmead The Wolfpack might have found its lead guard of the future in the Hofstra transfer.

1 DAY AGO • SI.COM

Preston Edmead - Commits to NC State Edmead (transfer portal) has committed to joining North Carolina State for the 2026-27 campaign, Matthew Bradham of PackInsider.com reports.

Impact Edmead joins the Wolfpack after spending his freshman season at Hofstra. The 6-foot-1 guard will fight for a starting role in the team, coming off a productive season where he averaged 16.1 points, 3.5 rebounds and 4.4 assists across 35 starts.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

College Basketball 2025-2026 Buzz: Illinois Retains Core Players

We're tracking notable injuries, news and happenings across men's and women's college basketball during the 2025-2026 season.

4 DAYS AGO • FOX SPORTS

College Basketball 2025-2026 Buzz: Illinois Retains Core Players

Ranking the Top 20 Players in the Men's College Basketball Transfer Portal

The NCAA men's college basketball transfer portal is officially open. Here are the top 20 players who have entered.

4 DAYS AGO • FOX SPORTS

Ranking the Top 20 Players in the Men's College Basketball Transfer Portal

Christian Hammond - Lands at NC State Hammond will transfer to NC State, per Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports.

Impact Hammond spent two seasons at Santa Clara and broke out as a sophomore. The 6-foot-4 guard averaged 15.6 points, 3.0 rebounds and 2.5 assists while starting all 34 games. Hammond also shot a blistering 39.3 percent from distance on 4.0 attempts per game. He should immediately become a fixture for the Wolfpack in his senior season.

APRIL 13 • ROTOWIRE

Wolfpack Finds Saturday Solution in Heath Andrews With Jacob Dudan done for the year, NC State turned to its Saturday starter from the 2025 season and he got the job done.

APRIL 12 • SI.COM

NC State Men's Basketball Transfer Portal Areas of Need The Wolfpack is going to need a lot out of the transfer portal in Justin Gainey's first season as the head coach. What are the areas of need...

APRIL 6 • SI.COM

Justin Gainey wants his hiring to unite NC State's fanbase

Justin Gainey has vowed to bring toughness and stability back to N

APRIL 1 • Associated Press

NC State announces hiring of former Wolfpack player Justin Gainey as men's basketball coach

MARCH 31 • Associated Press

NC State reaches deal with Tennessee assistant and ex-Wolfpack player Justin Gainey, AP source says

MARCH 30 • Associated Press

Will Wade back at LSU, shrugs off criticism of NC State departure

Will Wade doesn’t ignore the firestorm that has followed him for almost a decade since the previous time he was LSU’s men’s basketball coach

MARCH 30 • Associated Press

New Candidate Emerges in NC State's Coaching Search The Wolfpack is looking at another candidate after interviews with Josh Schertz and Justin Gainey, still doing due diligence.

MARCH 29 • SI.COM

Will Wade leaves NC State for a second shot to coach LSU after Matt McMahon's firing

LSU has fired fourth-year coach Matt McMahon and has rehired former Tigers coach Will Wade from N

MARCH 26 • Associated Press

Two Players NC State Must Retain For 2026-27 Season Keeping these two guards is critical for the Wolfpack if it wants to have success in Will Wade's second season running the program.

MARCH 19 • SI.COM

2026 Men's March Madness First Four: Howard Gets First Tourney W, Texas Wins Late

Howard picked up its first-ever March Madness win, while Texas had a near buzzer-beater to advance past NC State in the First Four.

MARCH 18 • FOX SPORTS

2026 Men's March Madness First Four: Howard Gets First Tourney W, Texas Wins Late

Quadir Copeland - Comes close to double-double Copeland accumulated 16 points (7-16 FG, 2-3 FT), eight rebounds, three assists and four steals across 35 minutes during Tuesday's 68-66 loss to Texas.

Impact It was a debut and goodbye for the Wolfpack in the NCAA Tournament, but Copeland posted a solid stat line and was one of the team's two best players alongside Darrion Williams. Copeland, a senior guard, ends the 2025-26 season averaging a career-high in points (13.9), assists (6.5) and steals (1.8) per game while starting in each of his 34 appearances.

MARCH 18 • ROTOWIRE

Darrion Williams - Scores 21 points in loss Williams produced 21 points (8-18 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three rebounds, one assist and one block across 39 minutes during Tuesday's 68-66 loss to Texas.

Impact The Wolfpack and Longhorns engaged in a tight battle that went down to the wire, but in the end, NC State couldn't extend its tenure in the tournament. Williams was the Wolfpack's top scorer in this game -- and one of three players who scored in double digits. He ends the 2025-26 season with averages of 14.0 points, 4.6 rebounds, 2.8 assists and 1.1 steals per game in 33 starts.

MARCH 18 • ROTOWIRE

Tramon Mark's late jumper gives Texas a 68-66 win over NC State in the First Four

Tramon Mark hit a fadeaway jumper from just inside the 3-point line with 1.1 seconds left, and Texas survived a late rally to beat N

MARCH 18 • Associated Press

Alyn Breed - Off injury report Breed (undisclosed) isn't listed on the injury report for Tuesday's First Four game against Texas.

Impact Breed has been tending to injury recently, but the senior guard will be available for Tuesday's First Four game. He's averaging 4.5 points, 1.9 rebounds and 1.3 assists across 14.8 minutes per game this season.

MARCH 17 • ROTOWIRE

Texas vs. NC State Prediction, Odds, Key Player to Watch for NCAA Tournament First Four The Texas Longhorns and NC State Wolfpack will face each other in an intriguing SEC vs. ACC showdown on Tuesday night with a berth in the Ro...

MARCH 17 • SI.COM

NC State faces Texas in First 4 matchup

The NC State Wolfpack and Texas Longhorns play in the NCAA Tournament First Four round

MARCH 17 • Associated Press

3 Keys to Victory for Texas Longhorns vs. NC State in First Four What do the Texas Longhorns need to win their First Four matchup with the NC State Wolfpack to advance to the Round of 64?

MARCH 16 • SI.COM

NCAA Men's Tournament Bracket Picks: Expert Predictions and Analysis

FOX Sports' Casey Jacobsen and Michael Cohen reveal their brackets for the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament.

MARCH 16 • FOX SPORTS

NCAA Men's Tournament Bracket Picks: Expert Predictions and Analysis

NC State takes on Texas in First 4 matchup

The NC State Wolfpack play the Texas Longhorns in the First Four round of the NCAA Tournament

MARCH 16 • Associated Press

Kennesaw State, Texas, NC State and Queens all notching firsts in the NCAA Tournament West Regon

Kennesaw State is back in March Madness for the first time since they got there under the late coach Amir Abdur-Rahim

MARCH 16 • Associated Press

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