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Dec 6, 2025; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; NC State Wolfpack forward Ven-Allen Lubin (22) shoots a free throw during the first half of the game against UNC Asheville Bulldogs at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: Jaylynn Nash-Imagn Images

One of the top prospects in the 2027 class recently provided an update about where NC State stands in his recruitment.

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Oct 6, 2025; Charlotte, NC, USA; North Carolina State head coach Wes Moore answers questions from the media at The Hilton Charlotte Uptown. Mandatory Credit: William Howard-Imagn Images

Wes Moore and the Wolfpack are diving headfirst into conference play with more action after the holiday break.

Dec 6, 2025; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; NC State Wolfpack huddle with head coach Will Wade during the second half of the game against UNC Asheville Bulldogs at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: Jaylynn Nash-Imagn Images

The Wolfpack walked out of non-conference play with two wins. Can they keep the momentum going?

Dec 6, 2025; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; NC State Wolfpack guard Jordan Snell (0) celebrates a 3-point shot during the second half of the game against the Liberty Flames at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: Jaylynn Nash-Imagn Images

The Wolfpack is set to welcome a strong Demon Deacons side to Raleigh on New Year's Eve.

The Wolfpack was in the mix at the end for the top point guard in the country, but he ended up going elsewhere.

Dec 6, 2025; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; NC State Wolfpack forward Jerry Deng (15) shoots a 3-pointer past UNC Asheville Bulldogs guard Corey Jones (24) during the first half of the game at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: Jaylynn Nash-Imagn Images

Assessing what non-conference play looked like for NC State's 3-point shooting big man.

Dec 6, 2025; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; NC State Wolfpack huddle during the second half of the game against the UNC Asheville Bulldogs at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: Jaylynn Nash-Imagn Images

Why 3-point shooting could make or break any given night for the Wolfpack.

NC State Wolfpack head coach Will Wade talks with his bench as the Auburn Tigers take on the NC State Wolfpack at Neville Arena in Auburn, Ala. on Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2025.

After a short holiday break, Will Wade and the Wolfpack are trying to start conference play off with a bang.

Dec 6, 2025; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; NC State Wolfpack guard Terrance Arceneaux (21) shoots a free throw during the first half of the game against UNC Asheville Bulldogs at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: Jaylynn Nash-Imagn Images

The Houston transfer came to Raleigh with somewhat lofty expectations. Has he lived up to them?

dDec 6, 2025; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; NC State Wolfpack forward Darrion Williams (1) dribbles the ball as UNC Asheville Bulldogs guard DJ Patrick (8) defends during the first half of the game at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: Jaylynn Nash-Imagn Images

NC State recently extended an offer to one of the top prospects in the 2027 class.

Dec 3, 2025; Auburn, Alabama, USA; NC State Wolfpack guard Matt Able (3) drives against Auburn Tigers guard Keyshawn Hall (7) during the first half at Neville Arena. Mandatory Credit: John Reed-Imagn Images

The highly-touted freshman showed some first-year growing pains, but also his potential as a scorer for the Pack.

Dec 6, 2025; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; NC State Wolfpack guard Alyn Breed (7) dribbles down the court during the first half of the game against UNC Asheville Bulldogs at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: Jaylynn Nash-Imagn Images

The McNeese State transfer suffered a significant injury before getting to play a lot for Will Wade, but has proven his coach correct for bringing him along.

Dec 6, 2025; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; NC State Wolfpack guard Jr. Paul McNeil (2) runs onto the court before the first half of the game against Liberty Flames at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: Jaylynn Nash-Imagn Images

The NC State sharpshooter has struggled with consistency, but figured things out late in the non-conference slate.

Dec 6, 2025; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; NC State Wolfpack forward Ven-Allen Lubin (22) shoots a free throw during the second half of the game against the Liberty Flames at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: Jaylynn Nash-Imagn Images

How did NC State's transfer from down the road in Chapel Hill perform with the Wolfpack in his first few months?

Dec 6, 2025; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; NC State Wolfpack guard Quadir Copeland (11) consoles guard Jr. Paul McNeil (2) during the second half of the game against UNC Asheville Bulldogs at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: Jaylynn Nash-Imagn Images

The dynamic NC State guard has been more than Will Wade could've asked for when he brought him along from McNeese State.

Oct 11, 2025; South Bend, Indiana, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish and NC State Wolfpack logos on the scoreboard before the matchup at Notre Dame Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Michael Caterina-Imagn Images

What does the athletic program hope is coming for Christmas?

Dec 6, 2025; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; NC State Wolfpack forward Darrion Williams (1) and forward Ven-Allen Lubin (22) high five during the second half of the game against the Liberty Flames at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: Jaylynn Nash-Imagn Images

One of the top power forwards in the 2028 class spoke about his recent visit with the Wolfpack.

Dec 6, 2025; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; NC State Wolfpack guard Tre Holloman (5) dribbles with the ball guarded by Liberty Flames guard Colin Porter (0) during the first half of the game at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: Jaylynn Nash-Imagn Images

The Wolfpack's Michigan State transfer showed a massively improved shooting stroke during the non-conference portion of the schedule.

Dec 6, 2025; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; NC State Wolfpack forward Darrion Williams (1) dribbles the ball as UNC Asheville Bulldogs guard DJ Patrick (8) defends during the first half of the game at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: Jaylynn Nash-Imagn Images

The Wolfpack's star forward looked the part early, but struggled with a shoulder injury over the last three weeks.

Dec 6, 2025; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; NC State Wolfpack guard Quadir Copeland (11) gets emotional over guard Matt Able (3) praise for him during the presser of the game against the Liberty Flames at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: Jaylynn Nash-Imagn Images

On this episode of the NC State Insider Podcast, find out how the Wolfpack has performed statistically through the first few weeks of the 2025-26 season.