Roster reset: How Congolese C Paul Mbiya changes NC State going into Will Wade’s first season

NC State’s roster under coach Will Wade is coming to fruition. The Wolfpack’s focus has been to build a squad that can win right away, looking to fulfill the program’s goal of finishing in the top part of the ACC, while also returning to the NCAA Tournament right away. And so far, the way the Wolfpack has built a team that the staff believes is trending in that direction. Its latest addition? Congolese center Paul Mbiya, who has spent the last two seasons playing in France after picking the sport up three years ago through the NBA Academy Africa. Here’s what Mbiya brings to the Pack and how he changes their transfer portal pursuit to close out its roster-building efforts this offseason.