Markell Johnson
FILE - Florida State's Malik Osborne (10) goes up to block the shot of North Carolina State's Markell Johnson (11) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Raleigh, N.C., in this Saturday, Feb. 22, 2020, file photo. Florida State reached the Sweet 16 in 2019 and '21 behind veteran teams that focus on defense. Leonard Hamilton welcomes a highly regarded signing class to Tallahassee that blends with guard Anthony Polite, forward Malik Osborne as well as transfers Caleb Mills (Houston) and Cam'Ron Fletcher (Kentucky).(AP Photo/Karl B DeBlaker)
Florida State Seminoles at North Carolina State Wolfpack 2/22/2020

Oct. 20, 2021 01:50 PM EDT

A staff member working in Bubbleville uses a mop to dislodge a stuck basketball ball during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game between UMass-Lowell and North Carolina State, Thursday, Dec. 3, 2020, in Uncasville, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)
North Carolina State beats UMass Lowell for 3rd straight win

Dec. 03, 2020 06:53 PM EST

FILE - In this Feb. 1, 2020, file photo, North Carolina State's D.J. Funderburk (0) drives the ball as Louisville's Malik Williams (5) defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Raleigh, N.C. Funderburk is the Wolfpack's top returning scorer at 12.8 points for this season. (AP Photo/Karl B DeBlaker, File)
Keatts relying on veterans as NC State eyes NCAA return

By Aaron Beard Nov. 13, 2020 01:56 PM EST

FILE - In this April 8, 2013, file photo, Michigan guard Trey Burke (3) walks off the court as confetti falls on Louisville players, including Russ Smith (2), Luke Hancock (11), Stephan Van Treese (44) and Zach Price (25), after the NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball championship game in Atlanta. Coronavirus stopped March Madness before it could begin, meaning there would be no men's national college basketball tournament and no championship game. The virus also silenced another long-standing tradition, but Max Goren refused to let that tradition die. (AP Photo/Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Curtis Compton, File)
College student fills void with 'One Shining Moment' video

By Tom Foreman Jr. Apr. 06, 2020 02:03 PM EDT

Daniels helps NC State top Pittsburgh 73-58 in ACC 2nd round

By Aaron Beard Mar. 11, 2020 04:36 PM EDT
GREENSBORO, N.C. (AP) — Devon Daniels and his North Carolina State teammates know their chances of securing an NCAA Tournament bid could come down to how they...

Florida State's head coach Leonard Hamilton talks up his bench in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game with Boston College Saturday, March 7 2020, in Tallahassee, Fla. Florida State won 80-62. (AP Photo/Steve Cannon)
Duke's Jones, Florida State's Hamilton snag top ACC honors

Mar. 09, 2020 02:57 PM EDT

North Carolina State's D.J. Funderburk (0) keeps the ball from Wake Forest's Sharone Wright Jr. (2) and Ismael Massoud (25) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Raleigh, N.C., Friday, March 6, 2020. (Ethan Hyman/The News & Observer via AP)
Beverly sparks Wolfpack in win against Wake Forest

Mar. 06, 2020 08:58 PM EST

North Carolina guard Justin Pierce, left, forward Garrison Brooks (15) and guard Christian Keeling react following a play against North Carolina State during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Chapel Hill, N.C., Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2020. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
Brooks, N. Carolina beat N.C. State, snap 7-game skid

By Neil Amato Feb. 25, 2020 11:30 PM EST

North Carolina guard Cole Anthony, center, reaches for the ball between North Carolina State guard Braxton Beverly (10) and guard C.J. Bryce during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Chapel Hill, N.C., Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2020. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
North Carolina State Wolfpack at North Carolina Tar Heels 2/25/2020

Feb. 25, 2020 09:54 PM EST

Florida State's Malik Osborne (10) goes up to block the shot of North Carolina State's Markell Johnson (11) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Feb. 22, 2020. (AP Photo/Karl B DeBlaker)
Walker helps No. 8 Florida State beat NC State 67-61

By Aaron Beard Feb. 22, 2020 07:56 PM EST

CORRECTS NC STATE PLAYER NO. 13 TO C.J. BRYCE, INSTEAD OF JOEY BAKER - Duke guard Cassius Stanley (2) and forward Javin DeLaurier, right, chase the ball with North Carolina State forward D.J. Funderburk (0) and guard C.J. Bryce during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Raleigh, N.C., Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2020. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
Johnson, Daniels help NC State rout No. 6 Duke 88-66

By Aaron Beard Feb. 19, 2020 11:16 PM EST

North Carolina State's Devon Daniels (24) drives past Boston College's Derryck Thornton (11) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Boston, Sunday, Feb. 16, 2020. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)
Thornton, Boston College hold off N.C. State for 71-68 win

By Gethin Coolbaugh Feb. 16, 2020 08:24 PM EST

Miami center Rodney Miller Jr. (14) goes to the basket as North Carolina State forward Manny Bates, left, forward DJ Funderburk defend during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2020, in Coral Gables, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Bryce's double-double helps NC State beat Miami 83-72

Feb. 05, 2020 11:16 PM EST

Georgia Tech forward Moses Wright (5) dunks in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against North Carolina State Saturday, Jan. 25, 2020, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Danny Karnik)
Alvarado steals a win for Georgia Tech over N.C. State

By George Henry Jan. 25, 2020 07:32 PM EST

Virginia guard Kihei Clark (0) drives to basket as North Carolina State guard Markell Johnson (11) defends play during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Charlottesville, Va., Monday, Jan. 20, 2020. (AP Photo/Lee Luther Jr.)
Wolfpack ends long skid against Virginia, 53-51

By Hank Kurz Jr. Jan. 20, 2020 09:23 PM EST

North Carolina State's D.J. Funderburk (0) is fouled by Notre Dame's John Mooney (33) during the second half an NCAA college basketball game in Raleigh, N.C., Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2020. (Ethan Hyman/The News & Observer via AP)
N.C. State edges Notre Dame 73-68 behind Johnson's 27 points

By Ken Tysiac Jan. 09, 2020 12:09 AM EST

Funderburk, Daniels spark Wolfpack win in Bryce's absence

By Nolan Hayes Dec. 29, 2019 06:18 PM EST
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina State lost its leading scorer during game-day shootaround. His teammates made sure they didn’t lose the game as well. ...

Johnson's triple-double helps NC St. beat The Citadel 83-63

Dec. 22, 2019 08:09 PM EST
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — History sneaked up on Markell Johnson. Johnson had 11 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists to help North Carolina State...

Auburn guard Samir Doughty (10) celebrates a basket with Auburn forward Isaac Okoro (23) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Dec. 19, 2019, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Julie Bennett)
Doughty rallies No. 12 Auburn for 79-73 win over NC State

By John Zenor Dec. 19, 2019 11:44 PM EST

North Carolina State's Markell Johnson (11) makes a last-second basket as UNC Greensboro's Malik Massey (2) defends during an NCAA college basketball game in Greensboro, N.C., Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019. (Ethan Hyman/The News & Observer via AP)
Johnson's heave lifts NC State past UNC Greensboro 80-77

By Aaron Beard Dec. 15, 2019 05:17 PM EST