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Four storylines in NC State’s men’s hoops roster build

Stories by News & Observer journalists, with AI summarization

The articles all focus on how NC State’s men’s basketball team is building its roster and preparing for a new era under head coach Will Wade. They discuss changes in coaching, the mix of returning and new players, and the qualities Wade seeks for the program’s future.

Will Wade added several transfers and freshmen to the roster and kept Paul McNeil on board. He wants more flexibility in play style and player roles, using different strengths each season. The staff finished recruiting with the late addition of Ven-Allen Lubin from North Carolina. Colt Langdon, a Raleigh native, joined as a transfer from Butler, highlighting a local connection. Wade and his assistants have centered their work on daily development and internal expectations. They are running summer workouts with most players already on campus. The articles all point to a team emphasizing adaptability, depth, and readiness for change.

New N.C. State men’s basketball coach Will Wade embraces women’s basketball coach Wes Moore following his introduction on Tuesday, March 25, 2025 at Reynolds Coliseum in Raleigh, N.C. By Robert Willett

NO. 1: NC STATE WOMEN’S HOOPS IS KNOWN FOR ADAPTABILITY. WILL WADE WANTS THAT FOR THE MEN, TOO

Will Wade’s staff recently finished the upcoming roster and wants to build a scheme around the players, not the other way around. | Published June 5, 2025 | Read Full Story by Jadyn Watson-Fisher

Sep 28, 2024; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Butler Bulldogs forward Colt Langdon (45) looks toward the sideline during practice at Hinkle Fieldhouse. As part of Family Weekend at Butler, the men’s basketball team opened its practice to fans. Mandatory Credit: Grace Smith/USA TODAY Network via Imagn Images

NO. 2: NC STATE MEN’S BASKETBALL LANDS RALEIGH NATIVE IN TRANSFER FROM BUTLER

Millbrook High School alumnus Colt Langdon spent one season at Butler after reclassifying a year ago. In transferring to N.C. State, he has four seasons of eligibility remaining. | Published April 25, 2025 | Read Full Story by Jadyn Watson-Fisher

Will Wade climbs the steps of Reynolds Coliseum to meet with the media following his introduction as the men’s basketball coach on Tuesday, March 25, 2025 at Reynolds Coliseum in Raleigh, N.C. By Robert Willett

NO. 3: NC STATE BASKETBALL COACH WILL WADE ON ROSTER-BUILDING, PACK FIT, FBI FALLOUT

Will Wade: “At probably 90 percent of the schools in this league, I’m not a very good fit, but I do think N.C. State’s one of the schools where it is a fit.” | Published May 13, 2025 | Read Full Story by Luke DeCock

Mar 20, 2025; Providence, RI, USA; McNeese State Cowboys head coach Will Wade reacts during the second half against the Clemson Tigers at Amica Mutual Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Eric Canha-Imagn Images

NO. 4: NEW NC STATE MEN’S BASKETBALL ASSISTANTS LIKE WHAT THEY SEE IN SUMMER WORKOUTS

The Wolfpack’s new assistants spoke to the media for the first time on Tuesday. They feel great about the team and the new era of NC State men’s basketball. | Published June 18, 2025 | Read Full Story by Jadyn Watson-Fisher

The summary above was drafted with the help of AI tools and edited by journalists in our News division. All stories listed were reported, written and edited by McClatchy journalists.