The Wolfpacker Football Recruiting

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Zack Myers hopes to add talent to 'special' class as an NC State commit

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

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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

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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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The Wolfpacker Football

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

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NC State's Wes Moore balancing 'win now' mentality with freshman recruiting

NC State coach Wes Moore has had freshmen Kamora Pruitt and Annsley Trivette on campus for about a month.  Pruitt, Trivette and post player Favour

Dallas (Texas) Legion Prep Academy senior forward Kamora Pruitt is ranked No. 32 overall in the class of 2026 by Rivals.

Kamora Pruitt

Freshman Kamora Pruitt, Annsley Trivette adjusting smoothly to NC State

Bolingbrook (Ill.) High junior shooting guard Brady Pettigrew will always remember June 15.  June 15 marked the first day college coaches could

Bolingbrook (Ill.) High junior shooting guard Brady Pettigrew is ranked No. 16 overall by Rivals in the class of 2028.

Brady Pettigrew

Top 20 junior Brady Pettigrew has enjoyed breakout summer

NC State coach Dave Doeren brought his team together at the tailend of an early-June workout and was ready to deliver unfortunate news. The

Dave Doeren

NC State isn’t opening the season in Brazil anymore. That’s just fine with the Wolfpack

ACC Kickoff came and went inside the Hilton Uptown Charlotte late last week. The three-day event in the Queen City marks the unofficial start to

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Who I voted for on my 2026 All-ACC preseason ballot, predicted order of finish

NC State’s portal efforts resulted in adding three perimeter talents to go with returning junior shooting guard Paul McNeil.  The quartet of McNeil,

Hofstra point guard transfer Preston Edmead is poised to lead NC State this season.

Preston Edmead

NC State perimeter firepower will need to play off each other

NC State coach Justin Gainey knows the importance of having a good strength and conditioning coach.  Cody Dukquits worked at South Florida for the

Washington State senior power forward transfer Eemili Yalaho has lost 20 pounds since arriving at NC State.

Eemili Yalaho

NC State basketball S&C coach Cody Dukquits making early impact

Shortly after NC State backed out of a previously scheduled road trip to VCU last month, Rams coach Phil Martelli Jr. made waves with his public

NC State coach Justin Gainey brings a personal touch to the job.

Justin Gainey

What we know about NC State’s 2026-27 scheduling approach under Justin Gainey

A new sign has been installed in the stairwell down to the practice court inside NC State’s Dail Basketball Center. It’s one of many subtle changes

NC State coach Justin Gainey likes early progress, doesn’t rule out adding more players to roster ahead of 2026-27

NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C. — Versatile junior point guard Mason Collins helped lead CP3 16s to the Nike Peach Jam championship game Sunday.  Collins had 10

Wilmington (Del.) Tatnall School junior guard Mason Collins is ranked No. 12 overall in the class of 2028 by Rivals.

Mason Collins

Elite top-15 G Mason Collins building relationship with NC State

NC State junior quarterback CJ Bailey may know Miami transfer wide receiver JoJo Trader better than anyone else inside the Murphy Center. The two

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Why NC State QB CJ Bailey has high expectations for Miami transfer WR JoJo Trader going into 2026

After a sophomore season in which he rushed for 2,130 yards and 25 touchdowns, Chillicothe (Ohio) running back Cartae Ligon is a four-star and

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Four-star ATH Cartae Ligon working through fall schedule

July has already delivered fireworks on the recruiting trail, but some of the month's biggest dominoes are still waiting to fall.  A five-star

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Intel: Tennessee trending, NC State closing and Clemson-Georgia battling

The college football season isn't too far away so there's not better time than now to dive into On3's full fledged ACC preview! We're talking CFP

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2026 ACC College Football Preview: CFP favorites, power rankings, more

Junior point guard Kaharri Coleman has watched his life change over the last year.  The high-flying point guard earned some publicity his freshman

West Charlotte (N.C.) High sophomore guard Kaharri Coleman is ranked No. 52 overall in the class of 2028.

Kaharri Coleman

Junior 4-star PG Kaharri Coleman discusses NC State, recruitment and breakout season

ROCK HILL, S.C. — Junior center Xavier Hall joined Team Loaded 16s for the first time this past week, and is heading home a champion.  Team Loaded

Davidson (N.C.) Day sophomore center Xavier Hall is ranked No. 28 by Rivals in the class of 2028. 

Xavier Hall

Junior 4-star center Xavier Hall helps lead squad to championship

NC State coach Dave Doeren sat in front of a logoed backdrop with a dejected face on the second-floor of Navy-Marine Corps Stadium after the 2024

Mike Erwin

NC State football is learning leadership from a West Point graduate. The impact is palpable ahead of 2026 season

NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C. — Washington (D.C.) Sidwell Friends senior forward Ian Condon felt the NC State recruiting presence during the July evaluation

Washington (D.C.) Sidwell Friends senior forward Ian Condon is ranked No. 149 overall by Rivals in the class of 2027.

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NC State pushing hard for senior forward Ian Condon

ROCK HILL, S.C. - The final live recruiting period of the summer took place this past weekend. The Adidas 3SSB Palmetto Road Championships was one of