https://rollpackroll.com/categories/basketball/ Recent content in Basketball on Roll Pack Roll Hugo en-us Fri, 26 Jul 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://rollpackroll.com/post/wolfpack-basketball-2024-25-preview/ Fri, 26 Jul 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://rollpackroll.com/post/wolfpack-basketball-2024-25-preview/ <p>The Wolfpack are coming off a Final Four run! After that magical March, expectations are sky-high in Raleigh. Here&rsquo;s everything you need to know.</p> <h2 id="roster-breakdown">Roster Breakdown</h2> <h3 id="returning-stars">Returning Stars</h3> <table> <thead> <tr> <th>Player</th> <th>Pos</th> <th>Year</th> <th>2023-24 Stats</th> <th>Role</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td>DJ Burns Jr.</td> <td>F</td> <td>Sr.</td> <td>12.7 PPG, 4.1 RPG</td> <td>The engine</td> </tr> <tr> <td>DJ Horne</td> <td>G</td> <td>Sr.</td> <td>16.5 PPG, 3.6 APG</td> <td>Closer</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Michael O&rsquo;Connell</td> <td>G</td> <td>Sr.</td> <td>6.2 PPG, 3.8 APG</td> <td>Floor general</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Mohamed Diarra</td> <td>F</td> <td>Jr.</td> <td>5.8 PPG, 5.2 RPG</td> <td>Energy</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <h3 id="key-additions">Key Additions</h3> <table> <thead> <tr> <th>Player</th> <th>Pos</th> <th>Year</th> <th>From</th> <th>Impact</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td>Marcus Hill</td> <td>G</td> <td>Fr.</td> <td>HS (Texas)</td> <td>Instant offense</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Ben Middlebrooks</td> <td>F</td> <td>Sr.</td> <td>Clemson</td> <td>Rim protection</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Dennis Parker Jr.</td> <td>G</td> <td>Jr.</td> <td>JUCO</td> <td>Athletic wing</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <h2 id="schedule-highlights">Schedule Highlights</h2> <table> <thead> <tr> <th>Date</th> <th>Opponent</th> <th>Location</th> <th>Notes</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td>Nov 4</td> <td>USC Upstate</td> <td>PNC Arena</td> <td>Opener</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Nov 14</td> <td>UNC Asheville</td> <td>PNC Arena</td> <td>Tune-up</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Nov 24</td> <td>Texas Tech</td> <td>Bahamas</td> <td>Battle 4 Atlantis</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Dec 7</td> <td>BYU</td> <td>PNC Arena</td> <td>Non-con test</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Jan 4</td> <td>Duke</td> <td>Cameron</td> <td>The rivalry</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Jan 13</td> <td>UNC</td> <td>PNC Arena</td> <td>The rivalry II</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Feb 1</td> <td>Duke</td> <td>PNC Arena</td> <td>Revenge game</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Mar 8</td> <td>UNC</td> <td>Dean Dome</td> <td>Regular season finale</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <h2 id="whats-changed">What&rsquo;s Changed</h2> <p><strong>Kevin Keatts enters Year 8</strong> — Longest-tenured ACC coach not named K or Coach K. He&rsquo;s built a program that peaks in March.</p>