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Virginia forward Jay Huff (30) dunks next to North Carolina State forward DJ Funderburk (0) during an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2021, in Charlottesville, Va. (Andrew Shurtleff/The Daily Progress via AP, Pool)
Hayes, Funderburk help NC State upend No. 15 Virginia 68-61

By Hank Kurz Jr. Feb. 24, 2021 09:03 PM EST

North Carolina State's DJ Funderburk, right, gets tangles with Pittsburgh's Xavier Johnson as he tries to pass during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2021, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
North Carolina State Wolfpack at Pittsburgh Panthers 2/17/2021

Feb. 17, 2021 05:42 PM EST

Syracuse forwards Quincy Guerrier (1), and Alan Griffin (0) battle North Carolina State forward Manny Bates (15) for a rebound during an NCAA college basketball game Sunday, Jan. 31, 2021, in Syracuse, N.Y. (Dennis Nett/The Post-Standard via AP)
Griffin, Boeheim lead Syracuse rally, 76-73 over N.C. State

Jan. 31, 2021 08:52 PM EST

North Carolina State head coach Kevin Keatts, left, is greeted by North Carolina head coach Roy Williams prior to an NCAA college basketball game in Chapel Hill, N.C., Saturday, Jan. 23, 2021. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
North Carolina State Wolfpack at North Carolina Tar Heels 1/23/2021

Jan. 23, 2021 02:02 PM EST

Simms, Honor lift No. 19 Clemson to 74-70 win over NC State

By Pete Iacobelli Jan. 05, 2021 09:32 PM EST
CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) — Clemson coach Brad Brownell wasn't sure what he was watching in the first half as the 19th-ranked Tigers looked destined for another quick...

North Carolina State's Braxton Beverly (10) tries to drive around North Carolina's Kerwin Walton (24) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Raleigh, N.C., Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2020 (Ethan Hyman/The News & Observer via AP)
Daniels, N.C. State beat 17th-ranked North Carolina 79-76

By Aaron Beard Dec. 22, 2020 09:18 PM EST

Hellems powers N.C. State past Campbell for 69-50 win

Dec. 19, 2020 06:25 PM EST
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Jericole Hellems scored 19 points on 7-of-12 shooting, and N.C. State beat Campbell 69-50 on Saturday. The Wolfpack (4...

North Carolina State forward Manny Bates (15) reacts after being fouled after making a shot for a chance to make a 3-point play during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against St. Louis, Thursday, Dec. 17, 2020, in St. Louis. (Laurie Skrivan/St. Louis Post-Dispatch via AP)
North Carolina State Wolfpack at Louisville Cardinals 12/16/2020

Dec. 17, 2020 10:46 PM EST

North Carolina State forward Manny Bates (15) reacts after being fouled after making a shot for a chance to make a 3-point play during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against St. Louis, Thursday, Dec. 17, 2020, in St. Louis. (Laurie Skrivan/St. Louis Post-Dispatch via AP)
Saint Louis pulls away midway through 2nd, beats N.C. State

Dec. 17, 2020 10:44 PM EST

North Florida's Jose Placer (15) drives around North Carolina State's Thomas Allen (5) during the first half during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game at Reynolds Coliseum in Raleigh, N.C., Friday, Nov. 27, 2020. (Ethan Hyman/The News & Observer via AP)
Hellems scores 17 as NC State races past N. Florida, 86-51

Nov. 27, 2020 08:00 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

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 State's Manny Bates (15) drives to the basket as Pittsburgh's Justin Champagnie (11) defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Feb. 29, 2020. (Ethan Hyman/The News & Observer via AP)
N.C. State defeats Pitt 77-73 behind Hellems' surge

By Ken Tysiac Feb. 29, 2020 03:43 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

North Carolina State's Devon Daniels (24) shoots against North Carolina's Andrew Platek (3) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C., Monday, Jan. 27, 2020. (Robert Willett/The News & Observer via AP)
Brooks, Tar Heels beat rival Wolfpack on road 75-65

By Aaron Beard Jan. 27, 2020 09:14 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 head coach Kevin Keatts dirtects his players during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Miami in Raleigh, N.C., Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2020. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
Funderburk leads NC State past Miami 80-63; Bryce returns

By Aaron Beard Jan. 15, 2020 10:15 PM 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...