#10 GM Patrick Stacy

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...

Former NC State player Will Roach joins the show for an in-depth conversation about Wolfpack basketball, loyalty to the program, the Will Wade exit, and why he believes Justin Gainey is the right person to lead NC State moving forward. A Raleigh native and former NC State walk-on turned scholarship player, Roach brings a unique perspective on the culture and identity of NC State basketball.

NC State legend Julius Hodge joins the show for an unfiltered conversation about the current state of Wolfpack basketball, Will Wade's departure, and the future of the program under coaching candidate Justin Gainey. One of the most passionate players in NC State history, Julius brings the same energy and honesty that made him a fan favorite in Raleigh.

Former NC State guard and Final Four veteran Casey Morsell joins the show to break down the Wolfpack's NCAA Tournament path, the challenges of being an 11-seed, and what this current NC State team needs to do to make a March run. Casey gives incredible insight into defensive schemes, switching on defense, communication issues, rebounding, and how last year's Final Four team transformed defensively...

Will Wade has done it again, folks. NC State pulled a rabbit out of the hat with the commitment of Texas Tech transfer Darrion Williams on Wednesday evening. The No. 6 transfer in the 2025 cycle chose the Wolfpack immediately following his Kansas official visit earlier in the week. Cory Smith and Brian Geisinger discuss the monumental addition for the Pack, how he fits into the system and the curr...

NC State basketball quietly hosted another international player on campus last week and is still waiting on PJ Haggerty's decision as it looks to finalize the 2025-26 roster. What's the latest on Jayme Kontuniemi and Haggerty? What takeaways do we have from the Will Wade interview? Cory Smith and James Curle will discuss the latest on men's hoops, where women's basketball recruiting stands and wha...

Coming off a tough 0-3 week, NC State baseball responded with wins at UNCW and UNC-Chapel Hill to move back into the Top 15. The men's basketball team didn't add a transfer for the first time in a while, but could something big be on the horizon with PJ Haggerty? Cory Smith and James Curle will discuss those topics, the "rainout" Sunday in Chapel Hill, football adding two new transfers and the ann...

The Wolfpack has officially signed dominant Congolese center Paul Mbiya to the team, making NC State one step closer to finalizing the 2025-26 roster. How close is Will Wade to landing players like PJ Haggerty and others to fill all 13 roster spots? NC State basketball analysts Cory Smith and Miles Masercola discuss the latest on the Wolfpack's recruiting, where Matt Able and Zymicah Wilkins lande...

NC State basketball once again pulled off a massive get with Paul Mbiya not only committing to the Wolfpack, but signing on the same day. The Pack is also trending with another major potential addition in the portal as it looks to close out the 2025-26 roster in May. Charlie Gribble joins Cory Smith and James Curle throughout the show to discuss the latest on NC State hoops and baseball, along wit...

NC State basketball has added three major transfer portal additions in the last week, with another likely on the way. With four spots left on the roster, Will Wade and his staff have some potentially big fish on the hook along with other key pieces to complete the roster. Cory Smith and Miles Masercola discuss the three new additions and the latest on the Wolfpack's recruitment of James Scott, PJ...

For the first time since the calendar flipped to 2025, NC State men's and women's basketball notched home wins on the same weekend. The Wolfpack men's team got a huge boost from Paul McNeil in the win over Wake Forest while Zoe Brooks stepped up with a career-high 33 points in the win against No. 1 Notre Dame. Cory Smith and James Curle will discuss the win over Wake and go over ACC Tournament sce...

In an absolute must-win game for both NC State and Wake Forest in Raleigh, the Wolfpack closed strong in an 85-73 win. Paul McNeil led the way for the Pack, notching a career-high 24 points on 8-of-13 shooting with four rebounds and three assists in 28 minutes in his first career start. Cory Smith and Charlie Gribble recap the Wolfpack's critical win, McNeil's coming out party, Dontrez Styles doin...

From start to finish, NC State was slaughtered by UNC in a 97-73 loss inside the Dean Dome on Wednesday night. Every bit of positive momentum the Wolfpack (10-16, 3-11 ACC) generated in the win over Boston College is now erased after the lackluster performance against its rival. Cory Smith and Brian Geisinger recap the Wolfpack's latest double-digit loss, how UNC dominated the Pack with its effort...

NC State men's basketball suffered one of its worst losses of the season but responded by finally snapping a nine-game losing streak. Cory Smith and James Curle take a look back at the loss to Louisville, the win over Boston College, the tough week for women's basketball, wrestling's huge win and more. In the second segment, the guys are joined by former NC State baseball star Alec Makarewicz to d...

The losing streak is finally over. After a nine-game drought,  NC State  finally broke through with a 70-62 win over Boston College. Jayden Taylor paced the Pack with 19 points, but his four steals and State's 16 turnovers forced led to a wire-to-wire victory. Miles Masercola and Brian Geisinger discuss the Wolfpack getting back in the win column, Taylor's huge performance, the defensive energy St...

RALEIGH, N.C. -- Coming off another week of huge wins for  NC State  women's basketball and frustrating losses for the men's team, Ernie Myers discussed it all. The Wolfpack National Champion joins Cory Smith and James Curle to break down the Top-10 ranking for the women's team after two Top-25 wins. The guys will also take a look back at the men's teams struggles in California, where things stand...

In yet another one-possession game for NC State on the road, the Wolfpack came up on the wrong end again in a 74-73 loss at Stanford. Trey Parker notched a career-high 19 points and had a chance to win it on the final possession, but his shot didn't fall and the Pack was sent home with its eight straight loss in ACC play. Cory Smith and Brian Geisinger discuss the Wolfpack's latest heartbreaking l...