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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

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FILE - In this Feb. 16, 2019, file photo, Duke's Zion Williamson (1) battles North Carolina State's DJ Funderburk (0) under the basket during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Durham, N.C. Funderburk plans to return to the Wolfpack for his senior season after considering whether to leave school for a professional career. (AP Photo/Chris Seward, File)
DJ Funderburk opts to return to NC State for final season

Jul. 31, 2020 03:56 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 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

Simms leads Clemson to 81-70 win over North Carolina State

Jan. 04, 2020 05:39 PM EST
CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) — If ever a team needed a win like this, it was Clemson. The Tigers came in having lost six of their past seven and...

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

Memphis head coach Penny Hardaway calls to his team during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against North Carolina State in the Barclays Classic, Thursday, Nov. 28, 2019, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
No. 16 Memphis beats NC State in Barclays Center Classic

By Denis P. Gorman Nov. 28, 2019 06:38 PM EST

North Carolina State's Braxton Beverly (10) defends against Memphis' Boogie Ellis (5) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the Barclays Classic, Thursday, Nov. 28, 2019, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
Memphis Tigers at North Carolina State Wolfpack 11/28/2019

Nov. 28, 2019 05:02 PM EST

NC State's Funderburk suspended for team-policy violation

Sep. 30, 2019 07:48 PM EDT
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina State has suspended forward DJ Funderburk for a violation of team policy. The team announced the suspension Monday...

Virginia's Kyle Guy reacts after making a 3-point basket and being fouled during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against North Carolina State in the Atlantic Coast Conference tournament in Charlotte, N.C., Thursday, March 14, 2019. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)
Louisville Cardinals at North Carolina Tar Heels 3/14/2019

Mar. 14, 2019 03:11 PM EDT

North Carolina State's DJ Funderburk (0) is fouled by Clemson's Javan White (35) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the Atlantic Coast Conference tournament in Charlotte, N.C., Wednesday, March 13, 2019. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)
North Carolina Central Eagles at North Carolina A&T Aggies 3/13/2019

Mar. 13, 2019 01:06 PM EDT

St. Mary's Jordan Ford dribbles around a Gonzaga player during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game for the West Coast Conference men's tournament title, Tuesday, March 12, 2019, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
ACC - Second Round - Game 1 (win) at Virginia Cavaliers 3/14/2019

Mar. 13, 2019 12:15 AM EDT

Georgia Tech's James Banks III, right and Kristian Sjolund (35) celebrate after Banks made a shot while being fouled with one second left in the team's NCAA college basketball game against North Carolina State in Raleigh, N.C., Wednesday, March, 6, 2019. (Ethan Human/The News & Observer via AP)
Georgia Tech edges NC State, 63-61

By Ken Tysiac Mar. 07, 2019 12:38 AM EST

Florida State's head coach Leonard Hamilton, center, reacts to the play in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game with North Carolina State Saturday, March 2, 2019, in Tallahassee, Fla. Florida State won 78-73. (AP Photo/Steve Cannon)
No. 18 Florida State, behind Kabengele, tops NC State 78-73

By Bob Ferrante Mar. 02, 2019 02:47 PM EST

Florida State's Mfiondu Kabengele breaks away to score against North Carolina State in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, March 2, 2019, in Tallahassee, Fla. (AP Photo/Steve Cannon)
North Carolina State Wolfpack at Florida State Seminoles 3/2/2019

Mar. 02, 2019 01:19 PM EST

Beverly scores 21, NC State routs Syracuse 73-58

By Joedy Mccreary Feb. 13, 2019 10:12 PM EST
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Now this is how Braxton Beverly and North Carolina State expect things to go at home. Beverly matched a career high with 21 points...

North Carolina State's DJ Funderburk, left, goes up for a shot as Pittsburgh's Terrell Brown, right, defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 9, 2019, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
North Carolina State Wolfpack at Pittsburgh Panthers 2/9/2019

Feb. 09, 2019 03:19 PM EST