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Justin Gainey declined to comment on NC State's vacant basketball coach position after meeting with NC State representatives in Chicago. The search comes as Tennessee’s season ended with a loss to Michigan in the Elite Eight; NC State is seeking to replace Will Wade, with Gainey—a former NC State player and longtime assistant—appearing as a potential candidate amid ongoing speculation.
UNC basketball and NC State will face off in the 2024 ACC Tournament championship game, with UNC aiming for their 19th tournament crown and NC State seeking their first since 1987. UNC's Harrison Ingram's defensive prowess and RJ Davis's scoring ability will be crucial, while NC State's Michael O'Connell and Mo Diarra are X-factors for the Wolfpack. The score prediction favors UNC at 82-69, with Davis expected to be the ACC Tournament MVP.
After defeating #11 Duke in the ACC Tournament Quarterfinals, NC State moved up 4 spots to #69 in the NET Rankings, while Duke remained at #10. All-ACC Guard DJ Horne joined the 2,000 point club, and NC State is set to face Virginia in the semifinals as a 3.5-point underdog. The team is embracing the "Why Not Us?" mentality as they aim to advance to the ACC Tournament Finals for the first time since 2007.