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Husband to Heather and father to Chloe and Harper. Oh, and the Editor of Pack Pride on 247Sports.
Chris Hart is set to make $2.5 million over the length of a five-year contract as the next NC State baseball manager. Here are the full details of Hart's contract, including the bonus structure, buyout and more. ✍️:
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On this episode of Coffee With Cory, we take a look at the horrendous ACC opponents for the Wolfpack. We dissect the brutal road games, say a prayer for the Pack's ticket office and explain how the ACC can fix this mess moving forward. ☕️:
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4 days ago
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This deserves more public ridicule.
add a skeleton here at some point
5 days ago
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The Canes literally opened a can of whoop ASS in the first period. Aho Staal Stankoven
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NC State baseball is back in the NCAA Tournament, starting Regional play in Auburn against UCF. Here's a look at the full field and players to know before the Wolfpack opens play this Friday. 👇👇 ✍️:
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6 days ago
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BREAKING: Robert Jurković has committed to play for NC State men's basketball during the 2026-27 season. The 6-foot-9 Slovenian big man averaged 8.3 points and 3.6 rebounds last season while shooting 54.5 percent and 36 percent from behind the arc. ✍️:
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7 days ago
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Watching Brexton Busch, 11, staying strong for his mother, Samantha, while honoring his father, Kyle, is a heartbreaking and powerful image at the same time.
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8 days ago
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The Pentagon Pizza Index is at Doughcon 1! What does it all mean?!
10 days ago
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BREAKING: NC State has landed a commitment from Top-100 safety KJ Caldwell in the 2027 class. The four-star announced his commitment to the Wolfpack moments ago to bolster the Pack's class.
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Top-100 safety KJ Caldwell commits to NC State
Georgia safety KJ Caldwell commits to NC State.
https://247sports.com/college/north-carolina-state/article/top-100-s-kj-caldwell-commits-to-nc-state-284875828/
10 days ago
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BREAKING: The NC State Board of Trustees has approved a contract to hire long-time associate coach Chris Hart as the next manager for the Wolfpack baseball team. Hart will take over for Elliott Avent as the 17th manager in
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10 days ago
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30 years. 1,100+ wins. 3 trips to Omaha. But Elliott Avent’s legacy at NC State goes far beyond the numbers. He built a culture, elevated a program, and impacted generations of Wolfpack players and fans with his selflessness.
#Pack9
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On this episode of Coffee With Cory, former NC State baseball player Andrew Ciencin joins the show to discuss the retirement and legacy of Elliott Avent and what's next for the program. ☕️:
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11 days ago
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NC State baseball landed four players on the All-ACC Teams, with Rett Johnson, Luke Nixon, Sherman Johnson and Ty Head all earning honors for the 2026 season. ✍️ :
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14 days ago
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Is this the swan song for Elliott Avent? On this episode of Coffee With Cory, we discuss Avent's comments about his future, what it means for the future of NC State baseball and this season as a whole for the
#Pack9
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Coffee With Cory: Swan Song for Elliott Avent with NC State Baseball?
On this episode of Coffee With Cory, we discuss the comments Elliott Avent made about his future, what it actually means for the future of NC State baseball and this season as a whole for the Pack9 he...
https://247sports.com/college/north-carolina-state/article/coffee-with-cory-swan-song-for-elliott-avent-with-nc-state-baseball-285695061/
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The first live period starts today -- so where are the NC State coaches heading this weekend?! What about the final pieces to the roster as the Pack looks for another big man for the 2026-27 roster? Get all of that and more in the latest Hoop Scoop!
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NC State Basketball Hoop Scoop 5/15/25: First live period breakdown, frontcourt recruiting update
NC State men's basketball has put together the foundation of the 2026-27 lineup, but still has a ways to go to complete the full roster in the coming weeks. Here's an update on the plans for adding de...
https://247sports.com/college/north-carolina-state/article/nc-state-basketball-hoop-scoop-51525-first-live-period-frontcourt-recruiting-update-285424800/
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NC State head coach Justin Gainey talks Paul McNeil’s return, roster construction and more 👇👇
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NC State head coach Justin Gainey talks Paul McNeil’s return, roster construction and more
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Justin Gainey: "I want to build a program. I don't want to just build a team every year. I'm trying to build a program of people who feel the same way about NC State that I do, right? And I think to get to that, you're going to need some guys who have the opportunity to be here for multiple years."
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NC State head coach Justin Gainey on Paul McNeil: "I don't know if you can say there's a better shooter in the state of North Carolina than Paul McNeill is right now. He's one of ours. He is NC State. And so that made it even more important to keep one of ours home."
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Justin Gainey on implementing analytics: "I plan on implementing analytical concepts into everything we do. It's everywhere, right? ... That's the end goal of it all, is to become as efficient as you possibly can."
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NC State head coach Justin Gainey on how he built his staff out: "I wanted guys that have been a part of winning, because it's hard to win. ... Guys that have won, they know what it feels like, they know what it smells like, know what it sounds like in the gym every single day."
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NC State head coach Justin Gainey on building the roster around having Paul McNeil back: "When we built our roster, we put a priority on shooting. When we think about what our goal was, obviously [Paul McNeil]'s positional size is really attractive as well."
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NC State head coach Justin Gainey will hold a press conference at 2 p.m. ET. We'll have updates for Pack Power subscribers here:
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BREAKING: NC State has landed a commitment from Carver (GA) OL Tre Warren III in the 2027 class. The 6-foot-4, 330-pound lineman committed to the Wolfpack over 30+ offers after his official visit this past weekend. ✍️:
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18 days ago
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I promise I’ll get around to writing some content at some point this morning. 😅😅
19 days ago
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On the latest episode of Coffee With Cory,
@norlander.bsky.social
joins the show to break down the NCAA Tournament expansion and how it benefits NC State. We also discussed Paul McNeil's return, the Wolfpack's transfer portal haul and much more.
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Coffee With Cory: Matt Norlander of CBS Sports Talks NCAA Tournament Expansion, NC State's Offseason
On this episode of Coffee With Cory, Matt Norlander, who broke the news with CBS Sports, joins us to dissect why the expansion happened, what it means for NC State, his thoughts on how things went dow...
https://247sports.com/college/north-carolina-state/article/coffee-with-cory-matt-norlander-of-cbs-sports-talks-ncaa-tournament-expansion-nc-states-offseason-285052104
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With two weeks until the ACC Tournament, the road to Omaha is on the horizon and NC State has re-entered the picture for the field of 64 for the NCAA tournament. Here’s a look at the latest projections from D1Baseball and Baseball America. 👇👇 ✍️:
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26 days ago
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On this episode of Coffee With Cory, we take a closer look at both Khady Leye and Desiree Wooten, what they bring to the Wolfpack's roster, areas where they can improve next season and what areas the Pack still needs to address. ☕️ :
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27 days ago
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For those asking over the last several weeks: Trevon Carter-Givens has officially decommitted from NC State and will head to Creighton next season. Full story from Travis Branham:
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27 days ago
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Paul McNeil returned to NC State, Desiree Wooten committed to the Wolfpack and the Pack9 got a series win over Miami. We talk about all of that, and Debbie Antonelli joins the show in the second half to discuss NC State and 24 hours of Nothing But Net! 🎧️ :
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27 days ago
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reposted by
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28 days ago
On this episode of Coffee With Cory,
@bgeisinger.bsky.social
jumps on to discuss the return of Paul McNeil for NC State! We go in-depth on how he affects the NC State offense, where he can improve next season under Justin Gainey and more.
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Coffee With Cory: Brian Geisinger Breaks Down Paul McNeil's Return for NC State
On this episode of Coffee With Cory, Brian Geisinger jumps on to discuss the return of Paul McNeil, how he affects the NC State offense, where he can improve next season under Justin Gainey and what t...
https://247sports.com/college/north-carolina-state/article/coffee-with-cory-brian-geisinger-breaks-down-paul-mcneils-return-for-nc-state-284071095/
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BREAKING: NC State guard Paul McNeil Jr. has announced he will return to the Wolfpack for his junior season. Massive return for the Wolfpack! ✍️:
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BREAKING: NC State has landed a commitment from in-state point guard Kingston Whitty in the 2026 class. The 6-foot-2 guard averaged 18.7 points, 4.4 rebounds and 4.1 assists per game last season on the UAA circuit -- leading the league in scoring. ✍️:
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🚨 Brian's Breakdown is BACK! 🚨
@bgeisinger.bsky.social
takes a deep dive into Eemeli Yalaho's versatility as a stretch forward who brings efficient off-ball shooting, physical interior scoring and secondary playmaking upside. Full scouting report:
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Brian's Breakdown: Eemeli Yalaho Brings Versatile, Efficient Scoring to NC State
Eemeli Yalaho arrives at NC State basketball as a versatile stretch forward who brings efficient off-ball shooting, physical interior scoring and secondary playmaking upside, with just enough defensiv...
https://247sports.com/college/north-carolina-state/longformarticle/brians-breakdown-eemeli-yalaho-brings-versatile-efficient-scoring-to-nc-state-283416455/
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Along with Justin Joly and Brandon Cleveland getting drafted in the 2026 NFL Draft, NC State had eight other players signed as undrafted free agents or invited to mini-camp by NFL teams. ✍️ :
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Former NC State defensive lineman Brandon Cleveland has been drafted by the Las Vegas Raiders at No. 229 overall in the seventh round of the 2026 NFL Draft. ✍️:
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RJ Keene has announced his commitment to NC State out of the transfer portal after three years with Boise State. The 6-foot-7 guard was the top defensive player on the Broncos roster last season, according to Bart Torvik and Evan Miyakawa. 👀 ✍️:
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"[NC State] would be a really strong fit for him." Paul McNeil Jr. remains in the portal, with NC State and the fan base both waiting on an official announcement. CBS Sports college basketball analyst Isaac Trotter weighed in with the latest. ✍️:
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about 1 month ago
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First outdoor concert for the oldest last night. First haircut for the youngest this morning. It’s been an eventful week, y’all!
about 1 month ago
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Time for an RD Party in Raleigh. RussellMania Tour starts tonight!
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NC State adds a veteran wing target in Eemeli Yalaho from the transfer portal. The 6-foot-8, 230-pound small forward averaged double figures scoring for the Cougars before transferring to the Wolfpack. ✍️:
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BREAKING: NC State has landed a commitment from Auburn transfer Khady Leye out of the portal. Leye committed to the Wolfpack following an official visit this week. The 6-foot-2 forward averaged 9.5 points, 5.3 rebounds and 1.3 steals last season. ✍️:
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about 1 month ago
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One final box checked off in NYC. ✅
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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.
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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...
https://247sports.com/college/north-carolina-state/article/nc-state-tennessee-mens-basketball-set-for-neutral-court-game-in-2026-27-season-282776692/
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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:
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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.
https://247sports.com/college/north-carolina-state/article/nc-state-basketball-hoop-scoop-42226-latest-on-paul-mcneil-jr-wbb-recruiting-and-more-282745358/
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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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NC State is expected to have two big men arrive on Sunday, and multiple others in the coming days. Here’s the latest scoop 👇👇
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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.
https://247sports.com/college/north-carolina-state/article/nc-state-basketball-vip-note-41926-wolfpack-working-on-more-official-visits-282425873/
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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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about 1 month ago
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Heading out on the Maggie for the Pack Rock. 🎣 Hopefully no breaking news happens in the next 10 hours…
about 1 month ago
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