A basketball brotherhood: The enduring bond of NC State's '74 championship squadby:Tim Peeler•02/24/24•PackTimPeelerRead In AppMar 23, 1974; Greensboro, NC, USA; FILE PHOTO; North Carolina State guard (44) David Thompson in action during the 1974 Final Four against the UCLA Bruins. Mandatory Credit: Malcolm Emmons-USA TODAY SportsTim Peeler took a look back at NC State men's basketball 1974 national championship on the 50th anniversary of the title.