North Carolina State Wolfpack

The NC State Wolfpack play at the Lenovo Center in Raleigh, competing in the Atlantic Coast Conference alongside in-state rivals Duke and North Carolina. Under Kevin Keatts, the Wolfpack emphasize pace and defensive pressure, creating an exciting brand of basketball. NC State's red and white colors and passionate fanbase create one of the ACC's most electric atmospheres. The program exists in the shadow of Tobacco Road's bluebloods but has carved its own place in college basketball history. The Wolfpack's underdog mentality endears them to fans across the state.

NC State won national championships in 1974 and 1983 under Norm Sloan and Jim Valvano, with the 1983 title run remaining one of the most iconic in tournament history. Lorenzo Charles's dunk at the buzzer to beat Houston in the final has been replayed countless times. David Thompson led the 1974 team and remains one of the greatest players in college basketball history. The Wolfpack's rivalry with North Carolina and Duke defines the Triangle's basketball culture. Valvano's emotional speech at the 1993 ESPYs following his cancer diagnosis left an enduring legacy far beyond the court.