en-us SportSpyder - The Latest NC State Wolfpack Basketball News https://sportspyder.com/mcb/nc-state-wolfpack-basketball/news The annual ACC Spring Meetings are underway in Amelia Island, Florida, where athletic directors, coaches, administrators, and conference officials gather for strategy sessions and offseason planning. New NC State men’s basketball head coach Justin Gainey sat down with WRAL’s Pat Welter and Brian Murphy for an extensive one-on-one interview covering roster construction, recruiting philosophy, expectations […] Wed, 13 May 2026 12:32:21 GMT Matthew Bradham https://sportspyder.com/mcb/nc-state-wolfpack-basketball/articles/56604719 https://sportspyder.com/mcb/nc-state-wolfpack-basketball/articles/56604719 false false More intel from last weekend's official visitors and a look ahead to what's next for the Wolfpack on the recruiting trail. Tue, 12 May 2026 21:43:35 GMT Michael Clark https://sportspyder.com/mcb/nc-state-wolfpack-basketball/articles/56598985 https://sportspyder.com/mcb/nc-state-wolfpack-basketball/articles/56598985 true false The Wolfpack now has eight assistant coaches and sideline support staff members for the 2026-27 season. Tue, 12 May 2026 21:07:02 GMT Jadyn Watson-Fisher https://sportspyder.com/mcb/nc-state-wolfpack-basketball/articles/56598530 https://sportspyder.com/mcb/nc-state-wolfpack-basketball/articles/56598530 true false Things are starting to get busier in Raleigh. The first summer session starts next week, so many of the players should be on campus to begin the summer skills and conditioning programs. We know Kyle Evans will not be there for another month while he finishes school at UC-Irvine. Coach Gainey probably completes his staff […] Tue, 12 May 2026 20:46:26 GMT Wolphpack https://sportspyder.com/mcb/nc-state-wolfpack-basketball/articles/56598291 https://sportspyder.com/mcb/nc-state-wolfpack-basketball/articles/56598291 false false According to his agent, NC State could be hosting 7-foot, 230lb center Melian Martinez on Thursday. VISIT NEWS: Louisiana Tech transfer Melian Martinez is visiting NC State on Thursday, his agent Lenny Minaya of @Fdmathletics_ told @LeagueRDY. The 7-foot big man out of the Dominican Republic averaged 4.2PPG, 2.9RPG and 1.7BPG this season. Shot nearly […] Tue, 12 May 2026 20:12:12 GMT Lou Pascucci https://sportspyder.com/mcb/nc-state-wolfpack-basketball/articles/56597839 https://sportspyder.com/mcb/nc-state-wolfpack-basketball/articles/56597839 false false NC State men's basketball is bringing in assistant coach Ognjen Vasiljević and director of scouting Matt Holt for the 2026-27 season, the Wolfpack announced on Tuesday. Tue, 12 May 2026 20:10:41 GMT R. Cory Smith https://sportspyder.com/mcb/nc-state-wolfpack-basketball/articles/56597808 https://sportspyder.com/mcb/nc-state-wolfpack-basketball/articles/56597808 false false NC State head coach Justin Gainey announced the hiring of Matt Holt as director of scouting in April 2026. Holt, a veteran of basketball operations and scouting with extensive Power conference experience, strengthens the Wolfpack support staff as Gainey continues to build his program in his first season leading his alma mater. Background and Early […] Tue, 12 May 2026 19:30:45 GMT Pack Pride Staff https://sportspyder.com/mcb/nc-state-wolfpack-basketball/articles/56597309 https://sportspyder.com/mcb/nc-state-wolfpack-basketball/articles/56597309 false false NC State head coach Justin Gainey announced the hiring of Ogi Vasiljevic as an assistant coach. This bolsters the Wolfpack staff as Gainey builds his program in his first season at the helm of his alma mater. Vasiljevic a rising young coach with international roots and a proven track record of player development brings fresh […] Tue, 12 May 2026 18:11:02 GMT Pack Pride Staff https://sportspyder.com/mcb/nc-state-wolfpack-basketball/articles/56596283 https://sportspyder.com/mcb/nc-state-wolfpack-basketball/articles/56596283 false false NC State men’s basketball head coach Justin Gainey announced two additions to his men’s basketball staff on Tuesday in assistant coach Ognjen Vasiljevic and director of scouting Matt Holt. Tue, 12 May 2026 17:34:07 GMT NC State Athletics https://sportspyder.com/mcb/nc-state-wolfpack-basketball/articles/56595808 https://sportspyder.com/mcb/nc-state-wolfpack-basketball/articles/56595808 false false DJ Burns was quite the player for NC State, but aside from what he did on the court, Burns became the nation’s favorite big man during the 2024 Final Four run in part because he paired his big game with his big personality. Now that big personality is taking on display over at YouTube, where […] Tue, 12 May 2026 16:15:58 GMT Pack Pride Staff https://sportspyder.com/mcb/nc-state-wolfpack-basketball/articles/56594766 https://sportspyder.com/mcb/nc-state-wolfpack-basketball/articles/56594766 false false NC State still has multiple spots left to fill on the roster, but as you would expect with the rotation almost accounted for, funds are likely running low. Today we discuss what the Wolfpack could be looking to do with the remaining budget. Tue, 12 May 2026 13:24:49 GMT James Henderson https://sportspyder.com/mcb/nc-state-wolfpack-basketball/articles/56592809 https://sportspyder.com/mcb/nc-state-wolfpack-basketball/articles/56592809 true false NC State extended a scholarship offer to 2029 small forward Aaron Parker (6’7”, 180 pounds) yesterday, one of the top young prospects in the Triangle area. Blessed to have received a Division 1 offer from NC State University #gopack pic.twitter.com/6XhZNZMrhq — Aaron Parker (@theaaronparker2) May 11, 2026 Recruiting Profile Both Rivals and 247Sports previously rated […] Tue, 12 May 2026 12:20:32 GMT Matthew Bradham https://sportspyder.com/mcb/nc-state-wolfpack-basketball/articles/56592262 https://sportspyder.com/mcb/nc-state-wolfpack-basketball/articles/56592262 false false We’re back with another episode of ‘The Pack Insiders Podcast | Presented by PackPride.com‘. You can find our new show on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, or pretty much any podcast platform. Make sure you catch our prior episodes where we chatted with current players like RJ Keene or former players like Julius Hodge, Jordan Snell, […] Mon, 11 May 2026 14:03:24 GMT Pack Pride Staff https://sportspyder.com/mcb/nc-state-wolfpack-basketball/articles/56582012 https://sportspyder.com/mcb/nc-state-wolfpack-basketball/articles/56582012 false false 6'10 Kyle Evans is about to fill a despeate need for this year Wolfpack. Evans was the nation's block leader at UC Irvine last season, however that stat over... Mon, 11 May 2026 13:41:06 GMT Pack Pride — NC State Wolfpack Athletics https://sportspyder.com/mcb/nc-state-wolfpack-basketball/articles/56581816 https://sportspyder.com/mcb/nc-state-wolfpack-basketball/articles/56581816 false false