By Donna King Raleigh, NC – This past week has been a rollercoaster for Wolfpack fans, as men’s basketball coach Will Wade suddenly resigned to take a job at LSU. It’s not that we aren’t used to it. Being a…
By The Tobacco Road Scribe The Death of the Handshake In the hyper-accelerated, transaction-heavy machinery of modern athletics, we are told to expect the unexpected. But even for a cynical veteran of the beat, the Will Wade saga feels like…
By The Tobacco Road Scribe Raleigh, NC – In the pressure cooker of Tobacco Road, where basketball isn’t just a sport but a secular religion scrutinized with professional-grade intensity, loyalty is usually the first casualty of ambition. But even by…
Raleigh, NC – The collegiate basketball landscape of the Atlantic Coast Conference underwent a seismic, transformative shift on the evening of February 17, 2026. Inside a capacity-filled, raucous Lenovo Center, the NC State Wolfpack did more than simply defeat the…
By The Tobacco Road Scribe Raleigh, NC – In the volatile ecosystem of Atlantic Coast Conference basketball, eight days can feel like a lifetime—or a sudden, violent de-coupling from reality. Just over a week ago, the North Carolina Tar Heels…
The Tobacco Road Scribe Raleigh, NC – On February 17, 2026, the atmosphere inside the PNC Arena didn’t just feel like a rivalry game; it felt like a reckoning. Coming off a demoralizing loss to Miami the previous Saturday, NC…
Raleigh, NC – For 39 minutes, NC State looked like a team ready to muscle its way into the ACC’s top tier. For the final 52 seconds, it looked like a team still searching for itself. Miami stunned the Wolfpack…
Raleigh, NC – In a heartbreaking finish, the NC State Wolfpack squandered a seven-point lead with just 52 seconds remaining, falling to the Miami Hurricanes 77-76 in a game that could have solidified their position in the ACC standings. The loss…
Raleigh, NC – In a highly anticipated press conference, NC State University introduced Will Wade as the new head coach of its men’s basketball program. With a focus on revitalizing the program and engaging with the passionate fan base, Wade…
Slam dunk hire: NC State welcomes Will Wade as head coach. Wade, who has signed a six-year agreement pending approval by the NC State Board of Trustees, will be formally introduced as the 21st head coach in program history next Tuesday at a private event in Reynolds Coliseum which will be streamed live for the general public at 1 pm on GoPack.com and ACC Network Extra. Photo opportunities for fans will be available beginning at 3 pm at Coaches’ Corner on the northwest corner of Reynolds Coliseum.