#10 GM Patrick Stacy

NC State dropped 130 points on Lenoir-Rhyne—and gave Wolfpack fans plenty to get excited about. We break down the biggest takeaways from the Pack’s 130-66 exhibition win, including Darius Adams and Preston Edmead’s unselfish playmaking, Paul McNeil’s hot shooting, Ven-Allen Lubin’s efficiency and why Mikey Wilkins is making a case for more minutes. Plus, the two areas Justin Gainey’s team still ne...

Lou and Matthew react to NC State’s coaching change, why the Stanford loss became the breaking point, and whether Rivers could transform the future of Wolfpack football. We discuss what went wrong, the staff changes, the financial stakes of moving on, and what a Rivers hire could mean for recruiting, donor support and fan excitement. Plus, a look at Doeren’s legacy—and a comparison with Tom O’Brie...

CBS Sports NFL analyst and diehard Wolfpack fan Will Brinson joins The Pack Insiders to talk Dave Doeren’s future, the Philip Rivers coaching buzz and what NC State fans really want from their program. We dive into the hypothetical that’s been discussed around the fanbase on Rivers interest in coaching at NC State. Would he be the right fit to lead the Wolfpack? We discuss his football mind, perso...

Down six with 2:50 left, NC State showed us something. Justin Gainey’s Wolfpack rallied for a 77-73 exhibition win over Mississippi State, and we’re breaking it all down, player by player. Who stood out? What did we learn about this roster? And how concerned should we be about the rebounding? We dig into the connected defense, the late-game leadership, and why this first look gave Wolfpack fans pl...

NC State assistant coach Riley Collins joins The Pack Insiders for an inside look at Justin Gainey’s program—and why fans should be excited about this Wolfpack roster. Collins shares his journey from a record-setting college point guard to sleeping on a couch inside Tennessee’s basketball facility, then earning an ACC assistant coaching role. We get into Gainey’s demanding standards, how the staff...

Did NC State save its season against Louisville—and is it time to unleash more Will Wilson? Lou and Matthew break down the Wolfpack’s much-needed victory, Harvey Dyson’s season-saving effort and CJ Bailey’s bounce-back performance. We look ahead to Wake Forest, discuss the missed tackles that still need fixing and debate where fan criticism crosses into negativity. Then comes the Will Wilson debat...

The guys talk about NC State's soul-crushing loss to Vanderbilt and give their thoughts on what went wrong and what it means. Plus a recap of what they saw from the basketball practice they attended this past week, including Ven-Allen Lubin's new role, Christian Hammond's size, and Darius Adams' shooting stroke.

NC State responded in a big way with a 73-0 demolition of Richmond. Lou and Matthew break down what the historic blowout actually means after the Virginia loss, the records that fell during Richmond, how fan expectations shaped the narrative, and why the upcoming road game at Vanderbilt carries massive weight for the fan base. We dig into Vandy’s 2-0 start, the emergence of true freshman QB Jared...

Last week, we wrote a piece on the national hype being generated around the NC State offense. Whether it was the piece about the Pack having the best-fitting offense in college basketball, by Basket Under Review,' or the fact that they're ranked in the Top-10 offensively by Bart Torvik's advanced analytics model. We dug a little deeper to see what's behind the hype and whether or n...

Thayer Thomas’ story is one of the most unlikely journeys in NC State football. He went from an undersized, overlooked high school athlete who was planning to play college baseball to a preferred walk-on at NC State — and eventually became one of the most accomplished players in Wolfpack history before getting his shot at the NFL. In this episode, Thayer takes us through the entire journey: the hi...

In this week's podcast, the guys recap the letdown vs. Virginia. What went wrong? Was it game planning or execution? Was CJ feeling the pressure of his new situation? How are State fans feeling, and why, after just one game it feels like the season is on the brink of disaster?

On this episode of The Pack Insiders Podcast, NC State starting running back Duke Scott joins the show for an in-depth conversation. We cover Duke's journey to State, how he persevered through injury, why he's known as a "freak" in the weight room, his freshman season breakout, how he's emerging as a leader, and his mindset heading into this season. We also get into Duke's upcoming special event....

Former NC State basketball star and 2-time NBA champion Josh Powell joins the Pack Insiders Podcast for a wide-ranging conversation about his journey from Raleigh to the NBA and everything that came after. Josh gets candid about his time at NC State, why he ultimately left the program, the personal challenges he was dealing with at the time and the long road that followed. We also talk about his j...

NC State football GM Andy Vaughn joined us on ' The Pack Insiders Podcast ' to take us behind the curtain on what it actually takes to build a roster in the modern era of college football. From NIL and revenue sharing to recruiting, roster construction and the challenge of keeping the Wolfpack's culture intact, Vaughn explains just how much his job has changed — and why NC State's commitment to cu...

The guys were on the sidelines for Day 1 of the NC State Football Fall Camp. They talk about who was running with the starters, who's hurt, and what surprised them. Plus, news broke yesterday that 3 former NC State players are in a lawsuit that could give them a 5th year of eligibility. They discuss the ramifications and think State might get involved if it's successful.

Lou and Matthew give their thoughts on their recent interview with NC State basketball GM Patrick Stacy, talk about Quadir Copeland's NBA summer league success (and argue over his style of play), plus talk about the 7 NC State baseball players who heard their names called at the MLB draft this past week.

NC State Basketball GM Patrick Stacy drops by the pod to talk about his journey from analytics guru to business owner to college basketball GM. Plus, he dives into what it's like building a roster in the portal/NIL era, how he and Gainey built this year's roster, and goes player by player to talk about what each guy's analtyics, what they bring to the table and how they've looked in practice.    

NC State rebounding legend, Richard Howell, talks with us about how his time at NC State, how 'Beard Gang' started, what it's like coaching today's youth, his view of NC State's new roster (and coach), and introduces us to his new podcast.

We're back on the pod to discuss the big news around baseball. Avent is out, and long-time associate head coach Chris Hart is in. We share some behind-the-scenes stories and talk about why Boo Coorigan went this route. Plus 2 new basketball additions and potentially one more.

Matthew and Lou dig into NC State's roster build for the upcoming 2026-27 season. How is it different from last year? We go position by position and give our thoughts.

Justin Gainey talks about his program during his first press conference with the local media since building his roster

6'10 Kyle Evans is about to fill a desperate need for this year's Wolfpack. Evans was the nation's block leader at UC Irvine last season; however that stat overshadows the entire package he'll bring to the table next year. We sat down with him to hear about his journey, why he chose NC State, and what we can expect from him this coming season.

Matthew and Lou take a break from covering NC State sports to introduce the new podcast, talk through why Pack Insider is now Pack Pride, and discuss the vision for what's in store. If you've been along for the ride, this ones for you. If you're not interested in what's going on behind the scenes, we don't blame you, we'll be back to covering the Pack next episode when the Pack's new center 6'10 K...

New NC State commit, RJ Keene, a transfer from Boise State, is a unique player and someone who Evan Miya called "The best player in college basketball who doesn't score." We dig into who he is and what he'll bring to NC State this coming season. Pluse his insight on the system Gainey will run and his good friend Eemeli Yalaho's status and expectations.

Jordan Snell joins the show to talk NC State basketball, the culture inside the Wolfpack program, and what it's really like being part of one of the most memorable runs in school history. From behind-the-scenes stories of the Wade collapse to the energy inside the locker room, Jordan gives fans a unique perspective on the NC State brotherhood and mentality that helped become a bridge between two c...