There was plenty of talk about how weak this draft was leading up to it, and on draft night many saw numerous surprises. In fact, we shouldn’t have been very surprised by anything, and there are things we can take away from this draft.
Tag: C.J. Leslie
NC State wins opener but doesn’t exactly look like an ACC favorite
Whether or not North Carolina State ultimately meets the expectation many have of them as ACC favorites is an open question as conference play commences. That remains unchanged after pulling out a 78-73 win at Boston College on Saturday.
Behind Leslie, North Carolina State progresses when it comes to big games
Even before Mark Gottfried said it on Friday, you could see it: North Carolina State is now more ready to win the games it needs to. They weren’t ready early in the season, when they had some opportunities, but they showed this weekend at the ACC Tournament that they are in a better place now and at a good time.
NC State could be a player in the ACC
The ACC looks wide open, not to mention so-so, after North Carolina and Duke, and perhaps Florida State. That, along with what they showed at the Legends Classic, means a team like North Carolina State should be seen as one of those teams that can finish in that top half.
NC State: Sidney Lowe Is Officially on the Clock
The Wolfpack have found some good luck in recent weeks with the return of Tracy Smith and impending arrival of C.J. Leslie in Raleigh. And that means Sidney Lowe has pressure to win or get out.
