GREENSBORO — NC State coach Justin Gainey wants to recruit the best players the state of North Carolina has coming up.

Greensboro (N.C.) Smith sophomore small forward Nick Cannon has emerged as one of the top young talents in the class of 2029. 

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Wing Nick Cannon enjoyed breakout summer

BERMUDA RUN — NC State coach Justin Gainey has already proven he’s aggressive in offering younger players.  Gainey took over April 1, and his first

New Bern (N.C.) High sophomore shooting guard Antwan Scott Jr. is among the top players in the state of North Carolina in the class of 2029. 

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Antwan Scott Jr. emerging as one of N.C.'s top prospects

GREENSBORO — NC State coach Justin Gainey wants to recruit the best players the state of North Carolina has coming up.  Gainey has been learning

NC State entered the summer (or really late-spring) recruiting period with the goal of getting as close to 80 percent of its class done by the time

NC State coach Dave Doeren landed junior qurterback Gunner Rivers of Fairhope (Ala.) St. Michael Catholic on Monday. 

Dave Doeren

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Intel: What’s next for NC State in the 2027 recruiting cycle with 19 commits already locked in?

NC State’s 2026 MLB draft class was one for the record books. The Wolfpack had seven selections, which tied for the second-most in program history,

Ty Head

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All 7 of NC State’s MLB draft picks signed to begin professional careers. Here’s how much they got

NC State coach Justin Gainey has locked in his first official visitor for the fall.  Warminster Township (Pa.) Archbishop Wood Catholic senior

Warminster Township (Pa.) Archbishop Wood Catholic senior center Jaydn Jenkins is ranked No. 59 nationally by Rivals in the class of 2027.

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Top-60 center Jaydn Jenkins locks in NC State official visit

From wideout KC Concepcion, who earned 2023 ACC Rookie of the Year honors, to safety Tristan Teasdell — and plenty more in between — NC State isn’t

Tyreek Copper

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Freshman impact: 3 NC State newcomers who can contribute right away

Clayton (N.C.) High senior cornerback Akedran "AK" Crumel always believed NC State would be there in the end, but he still wanted to make sure the

Clayton (N.C.) High senior cornerback Akedran Crumel picked NC State on Friday. 

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Following family footsteps, 3-star CB AK Crumel picks NC State: 'It's a good place'

Clayton (N.C.) High senior defensive back Akedran Crumel had known for weeks where he wanted to go to play college football, but he kept it under

Clayton (N.C.) High senior defensive back Akedran Crumel was offered by NC State on May 16, 2024.

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Three-star CB Akedran Crumel stays home, commits to NC State

NC State stayed patient, stayed consistent and ultimately kept one of its top in-state defensive targets home.  Three-star cornerback AK Crumel has

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NC State lands longtime in-state CB priority AK Crumel

NC State football landed its 19th class of 2027 commitment in cornerback Akedran Crumel of Clayton (N.C.) High on Friday.  Here is an analysis of

Clayton (N.C.) High senior cornerback Akedran Crumel picked NC State on Friday.

NC State football commitment analysis: 3-star CB AK Crumel

Persistence is key, especially in college football recruiting. And, from NC State’s point of view, nothing rings more true than in its courting of

Three-star CB AK Crumel commits to NC State

It’s time for another edition of The Wolfpacker’s The Run Down.  What’s the latest going on in football and basketball recruiting? We have

Rivals ranks senior center Jaydn Jenkins of Warminster Township (Pa.) Archbishop Wood at No. 59 overall in the class of 2027. 

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The Run Down: NC State expanding post player recruiting

Both the NC State men's and women's basketball teams are back on the court for summer workouts to prepare for the 2026-27 campaign. Justin Gainey

NC State - basketball summer update - hookly

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The Wolfpacker Show: NC State basketball summer update

Although football season is rapidly approaching, it’s always basketball season in the Triangle. Both NC State men’s and women’s basketball are back

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Takeaways from NC State’s basketball summer media availabilities preparing for 2026-27 season

NC State heads into the 2026 season with high expectations, some that have the program believing it has a clear opportunity to play for the ACC

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Late-bloomers: 3 NC State football veterans who could break out in 2026 

NC State football is less than a week away from opening fall camp ahead of the 2026 season. With that in mind, TheWolfpacker.com opened up its

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NC State mailbag: Which football players may have a bigger impact than what most people expect?

KNIGHTDALE — Wake Forest (N.C.) High senior edge rusher Josiah Sturdivant is taking all the newfound recruiting attention in stride. 

Wake Forest (N.C.) High senior edge rusher Josiah Sturdivant verbally committed to Rutgers, but is still considering other colleges.

Josiah Sturdivant

Josiah Sturdivant staying committed to Rutgers, but recruiting door remains open

After taking in a second-floor Lenovo Center ballroom filled with former teammates and loved ones during his introductory press conference,

Robert Jurkovic

Justin Gainey wanted to build quality frontcourt depth at NC State. Early intel points in right direction

KNIGHTDALE — Sophomore Derek Monroe established himself at wide receiver and free safety at Cary (N.C.) Green Level last year, but now he faces a

Cary (N.C.) Green Level sophomore wide receiver Derek Monroe was offered by NC State on March 10, 2026. 

Derek Monroe

NC State WR target Derek Monroe embraces new challenge at quarterback

KNIGHTDALE — The recruiting process has started earlier than expected for Raleigh Grace Christian sophomore wide receiver Christopher White.   NC

Raleigh Grace Christian sophomore wide receiver Christopher White was offered by NC State on March 27, 2026.

Christopher White

Speed, size fuel WR Christopher White's rise on recruiting trail

NC State coach Wes Moore holds his program to the highest standard possible. He believes his Wolfpack squad needs to be able to compete with the

Khamil Pierre

NC State women’s basketball still isn’t pleased with how last season ended, motivated to improve this summer

Jamil Robinson wasn’t sure what to expect. The McDonough (Ga.) Eagle’s Landing Christian Academy forward broke his foot ahead of his junior season,

Jamil Robinson

NC State targets late-blooming 2027 forward prospect after returning from injury

NC State has high expectations for the 2026 season. It aims to be playing for the ACC Championship in Charlotte by the time December rolls around.

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Breakout candidates: 5 rising stars ready to take the next step for NC State

NC State women’s basketball coach Wes Moore was candid last summer as he reflected on navigating the transfer portal in the NIL arms race. He was

Nov 10, 2024; Charlotte, NC, USA; NC State Wolfpack head coach Wes Moore during the first half against the South Carolina Gamecocks at the Ally Tip Off at Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images

How NC State women’s basketball coach Wes Moore adjusted approach in NIL, transfer portal negotiations

NC State women’s basketball coach Wes Moore could theoretically have every senior back next year except Colorado point guard transfer Desiree