NC State Athletics - Pack Pride Podcast

On this week's Pack Pride Weekly Podcast episode, Cory and James look back at the week that was for baseball, basketball recruiting and more. We'll also dissect the weekends for men's and women's tennis, softball and what the next few weeks could bring. On the second portion of the show, NC State signee Zamareya Jones joins the show to discuss her State Championship-winning season with North Pitt, the McDonald's and Jordan Brand All-American Games and what she's bringing to the Wolfpack next season. Get all of that and more on the latest Pack Pride Weekly Podcast!

On this week's episode of the Pack Pride Weekly Podcast, Cory Smith and James Curle discuss the Pack9's sweep over Ball State, the results of the 2024 NFL Draft, the addition of Marcus Hill and Caitlin Weimar through the portal and the departure of Mo Diarra. In the second segment, former NC State wideout Kelvin Harmon will join the show to discuss his hot start in the UFL with the DC Defenders, his journey back to football, the current Wolfpack wide receivers room and much more! This podcast is sponsored by Scott Wood and the Scott Wood Home Lending Team. Reach out to the Wolfpack legend about your home loan at scottwood15.com today!

This week's Pack Pride Weekly Podcast is PACKed with great guests in person and through the live stream! In the first segment, Cory and James will be joined live from Amedeo's by former Wolfpack forward Richard Howell to discuss NC State's run in the ACC and NCAA Tournament, his new position as Green Hope head coach and much more. In the second segment, CBS Sports Senior NFL Writer Will Brinson will jump on the podcast to break down the upcoming NFL Draft, Payton Wilson's stock and the Pack's prospects for next season. Watch or listen to the latest podcast to get all that and more!

After one week off, the Pack Pride Weekly Podcast is BACK! Cory Smith and James Curle are back at Amedeo's prior to the NC State and City of Raleigh celebration for the men's and women's teams making the Final Four. The guys will reflect once more on the runs that got them to this point, how it has helped State early on in the portal and much more. Michael Clark will also join to discuss the Spring Game and recap the camp as a whole in the final portion! This podcast is sponsored by Scott Wood and the Scott Wood Home Lending Team. Reach out to the Wolfpack legend about your home loan at scottwood15.com today!

NC State fought back all night against Purdue on defense, but couldn't find enough offense in a 63-50 loss in the Final Four. The Wolfpack ends the year with 26 wins -- the most in the Kevin Keatts era -- along with its fourth Final Four in program history. Cory Smith and Miles Masercola recap the Wolfpack's loss to Purdue, Michael O'Connell's injury, the run for State to turn the entire program around and the legacy of the seniors. Watch or listen to the full podcast to get all of that and more!

Over the course of 20 days, NC State has now won nine straight games to propel itself into the Final Four. But that's not the only huge story as the Pack has both the men's and women's teams in the Final Four for the first time in program history. Cory Smith and James Curle will be joined by singer BJ Barham of American Aquarium to discuss his trips to see the Pack cut down the nets, moments with his daughter Pearl and what both runs mean for Wolfpack fans. Watch or listen to the full podcast to get all of that and more! This podcast is sponsored by Scott Wood and the Scott Wood Home Lending Team. Reach out to the Wolfpack legend about your home loan at scottwood15.com today!

DALLAS -- NC State is heading to the Final Four for the first time since the 1983 season! The Wolfpack downed Duke by a final of 76-64 to win its ninth straight game and keep the improbable run going all the way into Phoenix! Cory Smith and Brian Geisinger break down the win on the Postgame Podcast, highlighting the play of the DJs, the Wolfpack's miraculous run, putting the game into perspective and look ahead to Purdue! Watch or listen to the latest podcast to get all of that and more! This podcast is sponsored by Scott Wood and the Scott Wood Home Lending Team. Reach out to the Wolfpack legend about your home loan at scottwood15.com today!

NC State kept dancing with a dominant win over No. 2 Marquette, 67-58, to advance to the first Elite Eight for the program since the 1986 season. The Wolfpack will meet up with No. 4 Duke for a chance to advance to the Final Four. Cory Smith and Brian Geisinger break down the massive win over Marquette, the performances from DJ Horne, Casey Morsell and Mohamed Diarra along with a preview of Duke. Watch or listen to the latest Postgame Podcast to get all that and more! This podcast is sponsored by Scott Wood and the Scott Wood Home Lending Team. Reach out to the Wolfpack legend about your home loan at scottwood15.com today!

The Wolfpack is dancing into the Sweet 16 for the first time in nine years! Cory Smith and James Curle will be joined by Scott Wood to discuss the Wolfpack's run so far and what comes next in Dallas against Marquette. The guys will also break down the women's game against NC State at Reynolds Coliseum, the gymnastics ACC Championship and baseball's series win over Duke! Watch or listen to the full podcast to get that and more! This podcast is sponsored by Scott Wood and the Scott Wood Home Lending Team. Reach out to the Wolfpack legend about your home loan at scottwood15.com today!

NC State is heading to the Sweet 16 for the first time in nine years after a 79-73 win over Oakland. The No. 11 Wolfpack got a 24-point, 11-rebound double-double from DJ Burns along with four other players finishing in double figures to pull out its seventh straight win and keep dancing into Dallas. Cory Smith and Brian Geisinger break down the Wolfpack's massive win, DJ Burns' historic double-double, how belief continues to drive the Pack and what comes next in Dallas. Watch or listen to the full podcast to get all of that and more!

Don't call them Cinderella. NC State and Oakland may be double-digit seeds, but both believe they landed in March Madness for a reason. The Wolfpack dominated Texas Tech, but can it advance to the Sweet 16 with a win over the Golden Grizzlies? Chase Graham and Miles Masercola preview the Wolfpack's Round of 32 game, how to limit Jack Gohlke, the rise of the Pack's big men surrounding DJ Burns and what the Pack needs to do in order to survive and advance. Watch or listen to the full podcast to get all of that and more! This podcast is sponsored by Scott Wood and the Scott Wood Home Lending Team. Reach out to the Wolfpack legend about your home loan at scottwood15.com today!

NC State ran away from Texas Tech in the second half for an 80-67 win to advance to the Second Round of the NCAA Tournament. The Wolfpack got three huge performances from the big men with Ben Middlebrooks, D.J. Burns and Mohamed Diarra all finishing with 16-plus against the Red Raiders. Cory Smith and Brian Geisinger break down the Wolfpack's first NCAA Tournament victory of the Kevin Keatts era, the key players that got the Pack past the Red Raiders and what comes next in Pittsburgh. Watch or listen to the full podcast to get all of that and more!

It's been more than 48 hours and the feeling of being an ACC Champion hasn't worn off for NC State men's basketball fans. Now the Wolfpack is heading off to Pittsburgh to take on No. 6 seed Texas Tech in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. James Curle and Cory Smith give their look back at the Wolfpack's historic run to the ACC Tournament and preview what the NCAA Tournament will look like for both the men's and women's hoops teams. Watch or listen to the latest podcast to get all of that, women's hoops, wrestling and much more!

NC State closed out a monumental week with an ACC Championship after a five-day stretch of five straight wins. Miles Masercola and Chase Graham recap the first ACC title in 37 years and look at the Wolfpack's NCAA Tournament berth. What led to the Pack getting to the title game and knocking off UNC for the title? What should State fans expect from No. 6 seed Texas Tech when the teams face off in Pittsburgh? Watch or listen to this week's podcast to get all of that and more!

NC State closed out a five-day run with a dominant second half to beat UNC and win the 2024 ACC Championship. The Wolfpack clinched its first ACC title since the 1987 season with a complete team effort that landed DJ Burns Tournament MVP honors along with three others on the First or Second Team. Cory Smith and Brian Geisinger will discuss the Wolfpack's win, what it means for the program as a whole, the NCAA Tournament implications and the special performances that led to the win. Watch or listen to the full podcast to get all of that and more! This podcast is sponsored by Scott Wood and the Scott Wood Home Lending Team. Reach out to the Wolfpack legend about your home loan at scottwood15.com today!

NC State clawed back from being six points down with 51 seconds remaining and closed it out in overtime to down Virginia, 73-65, to head to the ACC Championship Game. The Wolfpack got a huge shot from Michael O'Connell to send it into OT and DJ Burns closed things out with seven points in OT alone. Cory Smith and Brian Geisinger recap the Wolfpack's massive win, the performances that led to the victory and look ahead to the matchup against UNC-Chapel Hill on Saturday night. Watch or listen to the full podcast to get all of that and more. This podcast is sponsored by Scott Wood and the Scott Wood Home Lending Team. Reach out to the Wolfpack legend about your home loan at scottwood15.com today!

With NC State's backs against the wall again, the Wolfpack responded with a 74-69 win over No. 11 Duke in the ACC Tournament quarterfinals. State now keeps riding its magical run into the ACC semifinals for the first time since the 2014 season. Cory Smith and Brian Geisinger will recap the Wolfpack's huge win, gutsy performances from DJ Horne and Mohamed Diarra along with what it all means for the program. Listen or watch the full Postgame Podcast to get all that and more!

NC State came out firing on all cylinders against Syracuse to cruise to an 83-65 victory to advance to the ACC Tournament quarterfinals. The Wolfpack dominated in several areas, including 30-9 in points off turnovers, 20-7 in second-chance points and 19-8 in fastbreak points. Cory Smith and Brian Geisinger recap the Wolfpack's dominant win, take a look at DJ Horne's return, Jayden Taylor's consistent offensive play and much more. Watch or listen to the latest podcast to get all of that and more.

With NC State set to start the ACC Tournament on Tuesday afternoon, Miles Masercola and Chase Graham give their thoughts on Kevin Keatts, the status of the program, the Louisville matchup and more. The guys discuss what's led to the current situation, the importance of DJ Horne and the start of sports betting in North Carolina. Listen to or watch the full podcast to get that and more.

With NC State men's basketball starting the ACC Tournament on Tuesday afternoon, Cory Smith and James Curle are joined by Alec Lower of Trinity Road Times to break down Kevin Keatts' status, where the team goes from here and more. To close things out, the guys will discuss the latest on women's basketball, wrestling and more men's hoops ahead of the matchup against Louisville in Washington, D.C. on Tuesday. Watch or listen to the full podcast to get all of that and more.

NC State baseball is coming off a torching hot week at the plate and went 5-0 before starting ACC play. Cory Smith and Alec Sawyer will break down the week that was for the Pack9 and look ahead to the Boston College series. In the second half of the Sawyer & Ciencin Podcast, Aaron Fitt of D1Baseball will join the show! Fitt discussed the start for the Pack9, the strength of college baseball in the Carolinas, preview the BC series and much more.

NC State was handed a loss in its final home game of the season by No. 9 Duke, falling apart in the second half in a 79-64 loss. The Wolfpack (17-13, 9-10 ACC) got crushed on the offensive boards early on then gave up 21 points off turnovers late as Duke beat the Pack at its own game. James Curle, Cory Smith and Brian Geisinger give their thoughts on the frustrating loss, DJ Burns scoring 27 points in his final home game and the status of Kevin Keatts after the loss. Watch or listen to the full podcast to get all of that and more.

NC State got out to an early lead at No. 9 UNC and took control by halftime, but caved down the stretch in a 79-70 loss. The Wolfpack (17-12, 9-9 ACC) went nearly 11 minutes without a made field goal, allowing the Tar Heels to climb back and take a double-digit lead before the Pack answered the bell offensively. Cory Smith and Brian Geisinger breakdown the latest loss, what happened offensively for the Wolfpack, what this means for Kevin Keatts and the program as a whole and other topics from Saturday night. Watch or listen to the latest Pregame Podcast to get all of that and more!

NC State football opened spring practice earlier this week ahead of the 2024 spring game in just over one month. Cory Smith and Michael Clark discuss their early observations from the first day of camp, give thoughts on the early depth chart and much more! Give us your thoughts and questions during this live podcast and we'll do our best to answer some throughout the show. Watch or listen to the full podcast to get caught up on all the latest regarding Wolfpack football!

NC State fell once again this week in a crippling loss for the program on the road at Florida State in Tallahassee. The Seminoles got everything they wanted offensively, scoring 90 points in the win -- only the second time the Wolfpack (17-11, 9-8 ACC) has allowed 90-plus points this season. Miles Masercola and Chase Graham break down the frustrating loss for the Pack, what's coming up over the next 72 hours against UNC and Duke along with where the program is heading under Kevin Keatts. Watch or listen to the latest Two Perspectives Podcast to get all of that and more!

It was another busy week for N.C. State with basketball having mixed results, baseball pulling out a series win and even some recruiting success in the portal. Cory and James recap it all on the first segment along with a look ahead to this coming week. The guys will also recap the ACC Championships for wrestling and men's swimming & diving, along with the controversy surrounding the disqualification of Owen Lloyd. Watch or listen to the latest podcast to get all of that and more!

NC State clinched its opening series with a mix of veteran and freshman talent leading the charge past VCU. With the Sunday win, Elliott Avent notched an historic 1,000th victory and was honored at Doak Field. Alec Sawyer and Cory Smith recap the opening weekend, standouts on the mound and at the plate, Avent's memorable win and take a look at the Hawaii series. Watch or listen to get all of that and more in this week's podcast!

NC State found a way to overcome a 15-point halftime deficit, but couldn't close out Syracuse in an 87-83 loss at home. The Wolfpack wasted a 32-point effort from DJ Horne along with a double-double from Ben Middlebrooks after giving up 55 points in the first half alone. Cory Smith and Brian Geisinger discuss the latest loss on the Postgame Podcast. The guys look back on Horne's huge night, the struggles on defense in the first half, the final possession and what the loss means for the Pack's resumé as a whole.

NC State had a nearly perfect week from a program standpoint, highlighted by huge road wins for men's and women's hoops. The Wolfpack men finally notched a Quad 1 win at Clemson while the women took down Top-25 Notre Dame before winning an OT thriller against Georgia Tech. Cory Smith and James Curle discuss the pivotal victories for both teams, the ACC Championship for gymnastics, Top-10 win for wrestling, baseball's season opener and more!

NC State clawed back for a critical 78-77 win over Clemson on the road behind a clutch shot by DJ Horne with 9.8 seconds remaining. Horne scored 13 of the Wolfpack's final 17 points to finish with 27 on the night, carrying State to its first Quad 1 road win of the season. Cory Smith and Brian Geisinger discuss the Pack's latest win, Horne's masterful performance, how State clawed back for the win and the importance of the victory overall. Watch or listen to the full Postgame Podcast to get all of that and more!

The NC State baseball season officially gets underway this coming Friday as the Wolfpack hosts VCU! Alec Sawyer and Cory Smith — who is stepping in for Andrew Ciencin — will recap an eventful offseason and look ahead to the 2024 season. The guys will also hand out their own preseason awards for MVP, Pitcher of the Year, Transfer of the Year, season predictions and several others. Watch or listen to the latest podcast to get all of that and more! This podcast is sponsored by Scott Wood and the Scott Wood Home Lending Team. Reach out to the Wolfpack legend about your home loan at scottwood15.com today!

The last week has been an interesting one for NC State hoops, with two narrow losses on the men's side and a 2-1 week for the women's team with a critical loss to Virginia Tech. Cory and James will discuss both programs along with success in other sports in the first half of the podcast. Wolfpack radio play-by-play announcer Andrew Sanders will join the show in the second half to break down the women's team and talk some Pack9 baseball with the first pitch being thrown this Friday. Watch or listen to the latest podcast to get all of this and more! This podcast is sponsored by Scott Wood and the Scott Wood Home Lending Team. Reach out to the Wolfpack legend about your home loan at scottwood15.com today!

NC State went on the road at Wake Forest and went blow-for-blow with one of the top offenses in the ACC, but ultimately fell by a final of 83-79 after missing three straight shots to close the game. Cory Smith and Brian Geisinger recap the loss on the latest Postgame Podcast. What more can DJ Horne do for the Wolfpack with the rest of the backcourt struggling? Is the frontcourt starting to actually develop some offensive consistency? Is there any chance at making the Big Dance after Saturday's loss? We'll discuss all of that and more on this episode!

With a chance to make it a clean sweep at home, NC State lost the third game of its homestand frustratingly to Pittsburgh. The Wolfpack outshot, out defended and got Pitt off its game in the second half, but couldn't hit free throws -- missing 12 of 18 in a three-point loss. Cory Smith and Miles Masercola discuss what led to the latest loss, bright spots from DJ Burns and the bigs off the bench, Jayden Taylor's frustrating night and what it all means moving forward. Watch or listen to the latest podcast to get all of that and more.

NC State women's basketball just notched ANOTHER Top-25 win with a 77-67 victory over No. 16 Louisville to earn its 20th win of the season in the Play4Kay Game. It capped off a remarkable week for NC State Athletics as a whole, which saw wins in men's and women's hoops, gymnastics, wrestling and more! James and Cory discuss the huge win for the Wolfpack, the remarkable week for the program overall on the latest podcast! Watch or listen to this week's podcast to get all of that and more! This podcast is sponsored by Scott Wood and the Scott Wood Home Lending Team. Reach out to the Wolfpack legend about your home loan at scottwood15.com today!

Following a bounce-back win over Miami, NC State guard Casey Morsell joins Miles Masercola and Chase Graham on the latest episode. Morsell discusses his tenure so far with the Pack, his senior season, taking on a leadership role and much more. The guys also take a look back on the win over Miami and what comes next for the Wolfpack as it looks to turn the season around with one month left until March. Watch or listen to the latest episode to get all of that and more! This podcast is sponsored by Scott Wood and the Scott Wood Home Lending Team. Reach out to the Wolfpack legend about your home loan at scottwood15.com today!

NC State toppled Miami on Tuesday night for an important home win to snap a three-game losing streak and get back on track in ACC play. The Wolfpack netted 13 assists in the second half to overcome a huge rebounding disparity to lock in its sixth ACC win of the season. Cory Smith and Miles Masercola discuss the offense finding its rhythm, what the win means for the Wolfpack and how important the upcoming home stretch is to regain its confidence. Watch or listen to the full podcast to get all that and more! This podcast is sponsored by Scott Wood and the Scott Wood Home Lending Team. Reach out to the Wolfpack legend about your home loan at scottwood15.com today!

It's been another great week for NC State women's hoops and a down one for the men's program. James and Cory take a look back on the results for both and what needs to happen as both teams return to Raleigh. Former NC State DE Deonte Holden will join the show in the first half to discuss the "Law of Athlete" program that is partnering with NC State to support student-athletes on and off the field. Get all of this and more in this week's podcast! This podcast is sponsored by Scott Wood and the Scott Wood Home Lending Team. Reach out to the Wolfpack legend about your home loan at scottwood15.com today!

NC State clawed back to push Wednesday night's game to overtime after trailing by 14, but it was Virginia that came out on top, 59-53, to had the Wolfpack its first road loss of the season. It's a deflating loss for the Pack, but one it can build upon before heading to Syracuse this weekend. Cory Smith, Brian Geisinger and Miles Masercola recap the Pack's second straight loss, discuss what led to the Pack's first-half issues and second-half comeback and much more on this episode of the Postgame Podcast!

It was a wild week for both men's and women's basketball as both went 1-1 with big wins and tough losses. James and Cory recap the week and look forward to the opportunities ahead for both programs. In the second segment, Wolfpack legend Scott Wood will hop on to give his thoughts on the current team, how his teams dealt with adversity to make the NCAA Tournament and if this year's squad can do the same. Watch or listen to this week's podcast to get all of that and more in one episode! This podcast is sponsored by Scott Wood and the Scott Wood Home Lending Team. Reach out to the Wolfpack legend about your home loan at scottwood15.com today!

NC State is riding two straight wins into Saturday's contest against Virginia Tech with a chance to truly make it another win streak on Saturday. Miles Masercola and Chase Graham discuss the recent wins along with a look ahead to Saturday's noon contest at PNC Arena. The guys will also be joined in the second segment by former Wolfpack great Dereon Seabron! DB talks about life at the NBA level, his time with the Pack and much more in this podcast! This podcast is sponsored by Scott Wood and the Scott Wood Home Lending Team. Reach out to the Wolfpack legend about your home loan at scottwood15.com today!

Following an 83-76 win for NC State over Wake Forest that included a comeback from multiple double-digit deficits, the Wolfpack moved to 5-1 in ACC play. Cory Smith, Miles Masercola and Brian Geisinger break it all down on the Postgame Podcast! What did DJ Horne do so right in the mid-range game to find success? How did the Pack's big men step up when the perimeter shooting wasn't there? Can this team's toughness carry it to even more ACC success? The guys discuss is all on this podcast!

NC State basketball discussion has dominated the last week, so Cory and James take a look back on both men's and women's hoops. The guys will also look ahead to the week ahead and what both teams need to do stay near the top of the ACC. On the second portion, NC State OL Dawson Jaramillo will join the show to discuss getting a medical waiver, relationship with Savage Wolves, his sweet mullet and much more. Watch or listen to the latest podcast to get all of that and more! This podcast is sponsored by Scott Wood and the Scott Wood Home Lending Team. Reach out to the Wolfpack legend about your home loan at scottwood15.com today!

After a 3-0 open to ACC play and an 11-3 start to the season, the Wolfpack heads into a tough rivalry matchup against No. 7 UNC at home on Wednesday night. State has won in a variety of ways to get to this point, including a last-second winner at Notre Dame and a blowout victory against UVA, so Miles and Chase will recap all of it! The guys look back at the last play against the Fighting Irish, how State dominated against the Cavaliers, breakout performances for Dennis Parker Jr. and others. Also, how could a win over UNC change the overall outlook of the Pack's season and what are the keys to getting that victory? Watch or listen to the full podcast to get all of that and more!

After two weeks off, Cory and James are BACK at Amedeo's to discuss everything that's happened with Wolfpack Athletics. The guys will be joined by N.C. State legend Ernie Myers to discuss the current squad, the women's basketball program and UNC rivalry week. We'll also break down the latest moves for the Pack football program in the portal, expectations for next fall and more hoops in the second portion. Watch/listen to the podcast to get all of that and more in episode No. 200 of the Weekly Podcast! This podcast is sponsored by Scott Wood and the Scott Wood Home Lending Team. Reach out to the Wolfpack legend about your home loan at scottwood15.com today!

NC State has landed a massive commitment from the No. 8 wide receiver and No. 43 overall player in Noah Rogers. The former Ohio State receiver is returning home and our guys will break it all down. Michael Clark and Cory Smith discuss what the move means for the Wolfpack, how he fits into the system, the strengths and weaknesses in his game and the transfer class as a whole. Watch/listen to the full podcast to get all of this and more!

It wasn't pretty, but it was an ACC road win. And even with a 54-52 clunker in South Bend, the Wolfpack is now 2-0 on the road in ACC play and notched its 10th win of the season in the first game of 2024. Cory Smith and Miles Masercola recap the win, discuss Burns' game-winner, what it all means for the Wolfpack and what must happen moving forward with Virginia coming to town on Saturday. Join us for the latest podcast to discuss all that and more!

The Wolfpack put up a valiant effort to stage a comeback in the Pop-Tarts Bowl, but Kansas State closed out a 28-19 win over the Pack. Michael Clark and Cory Smith recap what led to the Wolfpack's loss, takeaways from the season and more following the game. Why can't the Pack get over the hump in bowl games and get that elusive 10th win? What does this loss mean for the momentum of the offseason? Who were the biggest standouts from the loss? We'll recap it all and more in this podcast. This podcast is sponsored by Scott Wood and the Scott Wood Home Lending Team. Reach out to the Wolfpack legend about your home loan at scottwood15.com today!

Tim Fitzgerald of GoPowercat.com on the 247Sports network joins Cory smith to preview the Wolfpack vs. Wildcats in the inaugural Pop-Tarts Bowl. How different is the K-State offense with Avery Johnson under center? Who are the playmakers to know for the Wildcats? How about the portal and injury losses for both sides of the ball? We'll explore all that and give our picks on the final Pregame Podcast of the 2023 season!

There is a LOT going on for N.C. State, but the transfer portal is dominating the headlines. Cory and James will breakdown the latest moves in the portal, men's and women's hoops along with some National Signing Day discussion. In the final portion of the podcast, Wolfpack tight end commit Justin Joly joins us to talk about why he joined the program, his expectations for next year and more. Watch the full podcast to get a jam-packed episode this week! This podcast is sponsored by Scott Wood and the Scott Wood Home Lending Team. Reach out to the Wolfpack legend about your home loan at scottwood15.com today!